Surgical Technologist salary in California, 2026: $77,591–$102,211 advertised across 19 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 19 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (102) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
- Median advertised range
- $77,591–$102,211
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $73,278–$109,335
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 19
- of 121 live Surgical Technologist listings in California
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
Median advertised Surgical Technologist pay by city in California
Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.
| City | Listings | Median minimum | Median maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge | 3 | $81,786 | $102,211 |
| Stockton | 3 | $97,406 | $111,925 |
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 15 | $76,669–$102,211 |
| per diem | 4 | $89,596–$107,068 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 18 | $79,227–$102,211 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $77,591–$100,870 |
Quick answers
- What does a Surgical Technologist make in California?
- Across 19 live Surgical Technologist listings in California with advertised pay, the median base range is $77,591–$102,211 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $73,278 at the low end to $109,335 at the high end.
- Which California cities pay Surgical Technologists the most?
- Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Stockton ($97,406–$111,925) and Northridge ($81,786–$102,211).
- Does Surgical Technologist pay differ by employment type in California?
- 15 full-time listings advertise a median of $76,669–$102,211 and 4 per diem listings advertise a median of $89,596–$107,068.
- Who is hiring Surgical Technologists in California and what do they offer?
- CommonSpirit Health (18, median $79,227–$102,211) and Veterans Health Administration (1, median $77,591–$100,870).CommonSpirit HealthVeterans Health Administration
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs in California are open right now?
- 121 live Surgical Technologist listings in California on ScrubHub today, of which 19 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Surgical Technologist jobs in California
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 19 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (102) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
Surgical Technologist pay reports for other states
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