Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Santa Barbara, CA

Average Surgical Technologist Salary

$31.93/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technologist in Santa Barbara, CA is $31.93 per hour. This is 8% lower than the California average of $34.55.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$31.93/hour

Santa Barbara, CA

28% lower than the US average.

$34.55/hour

California

18% lower than the US average.

$40.90/hour

United States

How Surgical Technologist Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$47/hour

This is 21% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $36.81.

San Diego, California

$51/hour

This is 28% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $36.81.

Portland, Oregon

$35/hour

This is 4% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $36.81.

What cities in California pay the most for Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
San Diego, California$51$61
Los Angeles, California$47$70

Last updated on November 1, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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