CA · San Ramon · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in San Ramon, CA

Pay for surgical technologists in the San Ramon area centers on $47.51 per hour, or about $98,820 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.20 and the upper quarter over $55.77. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Ramon. That ranks 5th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 8th of 261 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Ramon.

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Surgical Technologist pay in San Ramon, CA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.30$65,1004% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.20$79,46026% above U.S. median
Median$47.51$98,82057% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$55.77$116,00085% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.84$120,31091% above U.S. median

How San Ramon 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 San Ramon

  • 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 San Ramon 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 San Ramon

ItemFederal 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 San Ramon

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Dublin, CA4 mi$47.51/hr70,544
Pleasanton, CA7 mi$47.51/hr75,664

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 San Ramon, 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 San Ramon 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 San Ramon?

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 San Ramon.

Do I need a California license to work in San Ramon 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 San Ramon?

The federal per diem benchmark in San Ramon 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.

Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in San Ramon?

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Your Surg Tech pay reportSan Ramon, 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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