PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Senior Surgical Technician
CommonSpirit Health · Redwood City, CA
$52.84–$61.80/ hour
Top 25% pay
Surgical Technologist jobs in Concord, CA
The median surgical technologist pay in the Concord area is $47.51 per hour ($98,820 a year), with the typical range running from $38.20 to $55.77. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Concord and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Concord. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Concord.
- $47.51median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $38–$56typical range per hour
- 1,260surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 22% above the California statewide median of $39.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 1,260 surgical technologists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.30 | $65,100 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.20 | $79,460 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Median | $47.51 | $98,820 | 57% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.77 | $116,000 | 85% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.84 | $120,310 | 91% above U.S. median |
How Concord ranks
- 5th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 8th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Concord
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.51 median hour buys what $41.09 buys at the national price level, 36% 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 Concord paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,710
- Per year: $85,518
- Per month: $7,126
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Concord
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $147 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,631 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,203 |
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 Concord
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Concord, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus Concord, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| John Muir Behavioral Health Center Concord, CA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek, CA | 5 mi | $47.51/hr | 70,817 |
| Pittsburg, CA | 6 mi | $47.51/hr | 77,131 |
| Vallejo, CA | 17 mi | $48.79/hr | 123,475 |
| Fairfield, CA | 20 mi | $48.79/hr | 122,646 |
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.
California 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 Concord, CA?
Surgical Technologists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $47.51 per hour, about $98,820 a year. The middle half earn between $38.20 and $55.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Concord a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 8th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 5th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Concord?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Concord.
Do I need a California license to work in Concord 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 Concord?
The federal per diem benchmark in Concord is $147 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,631 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Surg Tech pay reportConcord, 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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