PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Surgical Technician
San Antonio Regional Hospital · Upland, CA
$25.83–$38.75/ hour
Surgical Technologist jobs in Cathedral City, CA
Surgical Technologists in the Cathedral City area earn a median of $37.02 per hour, about $76,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.17 and $39.48. That ranks 31st of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 41st of 261 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Cathedral City and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cathedral City.
- $37.02median pay per hour, Riverside
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 1,120surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $39.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 1,120 surgical technologists employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.82 | $51,630 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.17 | $62,750 | in line with U.S. median |
| Median | $37.02 | $76,990 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.48 | $82,120 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.29 | $94,200 | 50% above U.S. median |
How Cathedral City ranks
- 31st of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 41st of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 17th of 20 California 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 Cathedral City
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.02 median hour buys what $34.78 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Cathedral City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,333
- Per year: $66,636
- Per month: $5,553
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cathedral City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $167 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,771 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,023 |
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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area
CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, 4 of the 21 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley Moreno Valley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital Of San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Corona Regional Medical Center Corona, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario Fontana, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside University Health System-Medical Center Moreno Valley, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert, CA | 9 mi | $37.02/hr | 53,147 |
| Indio, CA | 15 mi | $37.02/hr | 94,275 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in California · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do surgical technologists make in Cathedral City, CA?
Surgical Technologists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $37.02 per hour, about $76,990 a year. The middle half earn between $30.17 and $39.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cathedral City a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 41st of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Cathedral City?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cathedral City.
Do I need a California license to work in Cathedral City as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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 Cathedral City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cathedral City is $167 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,771 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Cathedral City?
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Your Surg Tech pay reportCathedral City, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 10 postings$47.95/ hr$32–$62
- Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 2 postings$44.43/ hr$41–$48
- Sharp HealthCareChula Vista, CA · 6 postings$41.81/ hr$34–$48
- Enloe Medical CenterChico, CA · 2 postings$41.50/ hr$36–$47
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$42.52High$52
28 Surg Tech postings with published pay in California, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 28 Surg Tech roles
- Surgical TechnicianPer diem$46.94–$53.94/ hour
- Operating Room TechnicianPermanent$43.65–$49.44/ hour
+ 26 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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