Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Berkeley, CA

Average Surgical Technologist Salary

$34.99/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technologist in Berkeley, CA is $34.99 per hour. This is 12% lower than the California average of $39.25.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical Technologist salaries in Berkeley, CA compared to State and National Averages

$34.99/hour

Berkeley, CA

12% lower than the US average.

$39.25/hour

California

This is equal to the US average

$39.07/hour

United States

How Surgical Technologist Salaries in Berkeley Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$55/hour

This is 30% higher than the Berkeley average of $38.24.

Portland, Oregon

$35/hour

This is 8% lower than the Berkeley average of $38.24.

Overland Park, Kansas

$31/hour

This is 22% lower than the Berkeley average of $38.24.

What cities in California pay the most for Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Los Angeles, California$55$84

Last updated on March 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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