Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Santa Monica, CA

Average Surgical Technologist Salary

$28.42/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technologist in Santa Monica, CA is $28.42 per hour. This is 28% lower than the California average of $36.39.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.42/hour

Santa Monica, CA

44% lower than the US average.

$36.39/hour

California

13% lower than the US average.

$41.04/hour

United States

How Surgical Technologist Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$45/hour

This is 24% higher than the Santa Monica average of $34.50.

San Diego, California

$49/hour

This is 30% higher than the Santa Monica average of $34.50.

Portland, Oregon

$54/hour

This is 36% higher than the Santa Monica average of $34.50.

What cities in California pay the most for Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
San Diego, California$49$62
Los Angeles, California$45$70

Last updated on November 17, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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