AR · Springdale · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in Springdale, AR

The median surgical technologist pay in the Springdale area is $30.27 per hour ($62,950 a year), with the typical range running from $23.27 to $31.47. That ranks 96th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 69th of 261 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Springdale. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Springdale.

Surgical Technologist pay in Springdale, AR

The metro median is 18% above the Arkansas statewide median of $25.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 280 surgical technologists employed in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.40).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.41$40,37036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.27$48,40023% below U.S. median
Median$30.27$62,950in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.47$65,4604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.07$81,27029% above U.S. median

How Springdale ranks

  • 96th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 69th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Arkansas 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 Springdale

  • Overall prices in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.27 median hour buys what $33.14 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,090
  • Per year: $54,486
  • Per month: $4,540

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Springdale

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

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Hospitals in Springdale

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springdale, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale
Springdale, AR
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc
Springdale, AR
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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
Fayetteville, AR8 mi$30.27/hr103,134
Rogers, AR9 mi$30.27/hr75,639
Fort Smith, AR59 mi$28.69/hr90,507
Joplin, MO64 mi$27.25/hr53,605
Springfield, MO84 mi$27.94/hr170,596
Broken Arrow, OK91 mi$24.87/hr122,756

Surgical Technologist jobs in Arkansas · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arkansas

CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arkansas 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 Springdale, AR?

Surgical Technologists in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area have a median pay of $30.27 per hour, about $62,950 a year. The middle half earn between $23.27 and $31.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Springdale a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ranks 69th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 96th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do surgical technologists work in Springdale?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springdale, led by Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Springdale as a surgical technologist?

CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas 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 Springdale?

The federal per diem benchmark in Springdale is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Springdale?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 6 postings$44.62/ hr$33–$51

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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: 1 Surg Tech roles

  1. Specialty Surgical TechnicianPermanent
    $24.27–$36.10/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Little Rock, AR · posted 21 days ago

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