CO · Lakewood · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in Lakewood, CO

3 open roles with published pay are listed for Lakewood. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Lakewood. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lakewood.

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What your pay buys in Lakewood

  • Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Lakewood

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$194
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,002
13-week assignment$26,026

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 Lakewood

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
Lakewood, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus
Lakewood, CO
Acute careFor-profitNot 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
Arvada, CO9 mi—121,873
Westminster, CO13 mi—115,302
Boulder, CO24 mi—106,803
Longmont, CO32 mi—99,818

Surgical Technologist jobs in Colorado · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Colorado

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

Colorado taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

Who is hiring surgical technologists in Lakewood?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Lakewood. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lakewood.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Lakewood as a surgical technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Lakewood is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Lakewood?

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Your Surg Tech pay reportLakewood, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthLakewood, CO · 6 postings$38.16/ hr$29–$50
  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 3 postings$36.23/ hr$30–$43
  • Banner HealthGreeley, CO · 4 postings$31.92/ hr$24–$39

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$26Median$37.19High$48

14 Surg Tech postings with published pay in Colorado, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 14 Surg Tech roles

  1. Surgical TechnologistPermanent
    $26.05–$39.07/ hour
    Banner Health · Loveland, CO · posted today
  2. Certified Surgical Technologist Neuro TeamPermanent
    $28.80–$47.52/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO · posted 2 days ago

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