FL · North Miami · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in North Miami, FL

Surgical Technologists in the North Miami area earn a median of $30.52 per hour, about $63,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.78 and $36.93. That ranks 91st of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 238th of 261 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for North Miami and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near North Miami.

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Surgical Technologist pay in North Miami, FL

The metro median is 4% above the Florida statewide median of $29.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 2,180 surgical technologists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.39$38,25039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.78$49,46021% below U.S. median
Median$30.52$63,4701% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.93$76,81022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$41.53$86,38037% above U.S. median

How North Miami ranks

  • 91st of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 238th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 17 Florida 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 North Miami

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.52 median hour buys what $26.74 buys at the national price level, 12% below 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 North Miami paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,099
  • Per year: $54,936
  • Per month: $4,578
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in North Miami

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,876
13-week assignment$24,388

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 the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area

CMS lists 45 hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, 13 of the 39 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
Miami, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Weston, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Doctors Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Miramar, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Miami, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Broward Health Coral Springs
Coral Springs, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Kendall Hospital
Miami, FL
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Homestead Hospital
Homestead, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus
Hialeah, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Miami Gardens, FL6 mi$30.52/hr116,173
Miami Beach, FL6 mi$30.52/hr83,251

Surgical Technologist jobs in Florida · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

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Common questions

How much do surgical technologists make in North Miami, FL?

Surgical Technologists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $30.52 per hour, about $63,470 a year. The middle half earn between $23.78 and $36.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is North Miami a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 238th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 91st of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring surgical technologists in North Miami?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near North Miami.

Do I need a Florida license to work in North Miami as a surgical technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in North Miami is $176 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,876 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in North Miami?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 6 postings$44.62/ hr$33–$51

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Low$24Median$37.24High$50

293 Surg Tech postings with published pay in the US, 229 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Surg Tech roles

  1. Clinical Specialist, CST - Boca Raton, FLPermanent
    $76k–$114k/ year
    Medtronic · Boca Raton, FL · posted 2 days ago

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