Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Surgical Technologist Salary
$30.21/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Technologist in San Diego, CA is $30.21 per hour. This is 20% lower than the California average of $36.36.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Surgical Technologist salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$30.21/hour
San Diego, CA
32% lower than the US average.
$36.36/hour
California
10% lower than the US average.
$39.94/hour
United States
How Surgical Technologist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Technologist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
Downey, California
$38/hour
This is 22% lower than the San Diego average of $46.73.
Los Angeles, California
$47/hour
This is equal to the San Diego average
Portland, Oregon
$55/hour
This is 16% higher than the San Diego average of $46.73.
What cities in California pay the most for Surgical Technologists?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Los Angeles, California | $47 | $76 |
Last updated on February 17, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Level II - Surgical Technologist
- Kaiser Permanente
- San Diego, CA
- 3x8 hrs, Nights
Level II - Surgical Technologist
- Kaiser Permanente
- San Diego, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
Level II - Surgical Technologist
- Kaiser Permanente
- San Diego, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
Level II - Surgical Technologist
- Kaiser Permanente
- San Diego, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
Level I - Surgical Technologist
- Kaiser Permanente
- San Diego, CA
- 0x8 hrs, Evenings
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