CA · Hanford · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in Hanford, CA

Surgical Technologists in California earn a median of $39.00 per hour, about $81,120 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.05 and $46.55. That is 29% above the U.S. median of $30.21 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hanford. The free report below lists employers near Hanford and what they pay.

More open Surgical Technologist roles in Hanford

2 more open roles from employers in Hanford. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Surgical Technologist pay in Hanford, CA

Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 10,570 surgical technologists employed in California.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.44$57,0809% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.05$66,6606% above U.S. median
Median$39.00$81,12029% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.55$96,82054% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.00$114,40082% above U.S. median

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.

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What your pay buys in Hanford

  • Overall prices in Hanford-Corcoran run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.5).

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 Hanford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,404
  • Per year: $70,200
  • Per month: $5,850

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for California. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hanford

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).

Open Surgical Technologist roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Hanford as they open.

Per diemPosted today

Surgical Technician

CommonSpirit Health · Woodland, CA

$46.94–$53.94/ hour
  • Seasonal/Casual/OnCall/Supplemental
  • Req 102006734192
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted yesterday

Operating Room Technician

CommonSpirit Health · Carmichael, CA

$43.65–$49.44/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101953956912
New this week
View role
Per diemPosted 2 days ago

Surgical Tech-Non-Cert

Palomar Health · Escondido, CA

$30.92–$46.42/ hour
  • Per Diem
  • Req JR100601
New this week
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Hospitals in Hanford

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA
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
Visalia, CA18 mi$29.39/hr146,271
Tulare, CA20 mi$29.39/hr72,601
Fresno, CA32 mi$35.95/hr550,105
Clovis, CA35 mi$35.95/hr127,993
Porterville, CA39 mi$29.39/hr63,517
Delano, CA44 mi$35.57/hr53,198

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hanford

Hanford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do surgical technologists make in Hanford, CA?

Surgical Technologists in California have a median pay of $39.00 per hour, about $81,120 a year. The middle half earn between $32.05 and $46.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do surgical technologists work in Hanford?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hanford, led by Adventist Health Hanford. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Hanford 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 Hanford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hanford 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.

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Your Surg Tech pay reportHanford, 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

  1. Surgical TechnicianPer diem
    $46.94–$53.94/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Woodland, CA · posted today
  2. Operating Room TechnicianPermanent
    $43.65–$49.44/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Carmichael, CA · posted yesterday

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