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Surgical Technician WCP
CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ
$32.38–$48.17/ hour
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Surgical Technologist jobs in Marana, AZ
Pay for surgical technologists in the Marana area centers on $33.41 per hour, or about $69,490 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.70 and the upper quarter over $39.32. The CMS hospital directory lists 52 hospitals in the Marana metro area. That ranks 49th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 89th of 261 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Marana.
- $33.41median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 1,610surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Surgical Technician
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$32.38–$48.17/ hour
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Get my free pay reportSurgical Technologist pay in Marana, AZ
The metro median is 3% above the Arizona statewide median of $32.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 1,610 surgical technologists employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.90 | $53,870 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.70 | $61,780 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.41 | $69,490 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.32 | $81,790 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $41.73 | $86,800 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Marana ranks
- 49th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 89th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Arizona metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Surgical Technologists (SOC 29-2055), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Marana
- Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.41 median hour buys what $32.34 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Marana paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,203
- Per year: $60,138
- Per month: $5,011
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Marana
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
Travel surgical technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area
CMS lists 52 hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, 10 of the 29 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital Mesa, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr Scottsdale, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Gilbert, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Phoenix Va Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Glendale, AZ | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| City Of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix Goodyear, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Surgical Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 27 mi | $29.92/hr | 554,013 |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 48 mi | $33.41/hr | 68,927 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 60 mi | $33.41/hr | 83,781 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Arizona · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Arizona
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do surgical technologists make in Marana, AZ?
Surgical Technologists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $33.41 per hour, about $69,490 a year. The middle half earn between $29.70 and $39.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Marana a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 89th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 49th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Marana?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Marana.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Marana as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Marana?
The federal per diem benchmark in Marana is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Marana?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthGILBERT, AZ · 2 postings$40.28/ hr$32–$48
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$48.62/ hr$31–$60
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 10 postings$47.95/ hr$32–$62
- Fairview Health ServicesBurnsville, MN · 6 postings$46.05/ hr$32–$54
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2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$37.24High$50
293 Surg Tech postings with published pay in the US, 229 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Surg Tech roles
- Surgical Technician WCPPermanent$32.38–$48.17/ hour
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