AZ · Queen Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in Queen Creek, AZ

The median surgical technologist pay in the Queen Creek area is $33.41 per hour ($69,490 a year), with the typical range running from $29.70 to $39.32. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Queen Creek and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Queen Creek. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Queen Creek.

Open Surgical Technologist roles near Queen Creek

Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Surgical Technician WCP

CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ

$32.38–$48.17/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101887214848
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Surgical Technician

CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ

$32.38–$48.17/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 100502988816
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Surgical Technologist pay in Queen Creek, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.90$53,87014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.70$61,7802% below U.S. median
Median$33.41$69,49011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.32$81,79030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$41.73$86,80038% above U.S. median

How Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek

  • 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$160
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,722
13-week assignment$22,386

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 Queen Creek

CMS lists 1 hospital in Queen Creek, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Queen Creek, AZ
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Surgical Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gilbert, AZ9 mi$33.41/hr288,790
Mesa, AZ13 mi$33.41/hr517,151

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 Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek?

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 Queen Creek.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Queen Creek is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Queen Creek?

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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

  1. Surgical Technician WCPPermanent
    $32.38–$48.17/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ · posted 3 days ago
  2. Surgical TechnicianPermanent
    $32.38–$48.17/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ · posted 30+ days ago

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