CT · West Haven · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in West Haven, CT

Surgical Technologists in Connecticut earn a median of $38.74 per hour, about $80,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.59 and $43.79. That is 28% above the U.S. median of $30.21 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in West Haven. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near West Haven.

Surgical Technologist pay in West Haven, CT

Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 1,220 surgical technologists employed in Connecticut.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.30$48,46023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.59$63,6301% above U.S. median
Median$38.74$80,59028% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.79$91,08045% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.21$102,36063% 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,395
  • Per year: $69,732
  • Per month: $5,811

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

Travel assignment per diem in West Haven

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,470
13-week assignment$19,110

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).

Open Surgical Technologist roles in Connecticut

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Surgical Technologist

Trinity Health · Connecticut

$33.10–$52.95/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 00700216
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Surgical Technologist

Trinity Health · Connecticut

$33.10–$52.95/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 00695432
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in West Haven

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
West Haven Va Medical Center
West Haven, CT
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 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
New Haven, CT3 mi$37.34/hr137,562
Milford, CT6 mi$38.74/hr51,004
Bridgeport, CT13 mi$40.36/hr151,599
Waterbury, CT20 mi$37.99/hr115,908
Meriden, CT20 mi$38.74/hr60,849
Norwalk, CT27 mi$38.74/hr93,661

Surgical Technologist jobs in Connecticut · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Connecticut

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

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

Connecticut state guide

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Common questions

How much do surgical technologists make in West Haven, CT?

Surgical Technologists in Connecticut have a median pay of $38.74 per hour, about $80,590 a year. The middle half earn between $30.59 and $43.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do surgical technologists work in West Haven?

CMS lists 1 hospital in West Haven, led by West Haven Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in West Haven as a surgical technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in West Haven is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Trinity HealthConnecticut · 4 postings$43.03/ hr$33–$53
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$48.62/ hr$31–$60
  • CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 10 postings$47.95/ hr$32–$62
  • Fairview Health ServicesBurnsville, MN · 6 postings$46.05/ hr$32–$54

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Connecticut list

2What they are offering now

Low$30Median$43.03High$53

5 Surg Tech postings with published pay in Connecticut, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Surg Tech roles

  1. Surgical TechnologistPermanent
    $33.10–$52.95/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted 2 days ago
  2. Certified Surgical TechnologistPermanent
    $33.10–$52.95/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted 13 days ago

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