PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Surgical Technician or Senior Surgical Technician, 6:30a-5p
Norton Healthcare · Jeffersonville, IN
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Surgical Technologist jobs in Jeffersonville, IN
Surgical Technologists in the Jeffersonville area earn a median of $27.54 per hour, about $57,280 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.16 and $30.05. That ranks 195th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 178th of 261 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Jeffersonville.
- $27.54median pay per hour, Louisville/Jefferson County
- $23–$30typical range per hour
- 770surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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1 more open role from employers in Jeffersonville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Surgical Technologist pay in Jeffersonville, IN
The metro median is 7% below the Indiana statewide median of $29.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 770 surgical technologists employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.51).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.13 | $33,550 | 47% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.16 | $48,170 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.54 | $57,280 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.05 | $62,500 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.54 | $73,920 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Jeffersonville ranks
- 195th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 178th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
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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- Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.54 median hour buys what $29.59 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Jeffersonville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$991
- Per year: $49,572
- Per month: $4,131
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Jeffersonville
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Jeffersonville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Clark Hospital Jeffersonville, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstone Regional Hospital Jeffersonville, IN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Surgical Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 12 mi | $27.54/hr | 640,796 |
| Columbus, IN | 62 mi | $29.62/hr | 51,970 |
| Lexington, KY | 70 mi | $25.86/hr | 329,437 |
| Bloomington, IN | 73 mi | $30.49/hr | 79,986 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 85 mi | $29.54/hr | 314,915 |
| Owensboro, KY | 87 mi | $25.11/hr | 60,675 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Indiana · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Indiana
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Indiana 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 Jeffersonville, IN?
Surgical Technologists in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $27.54 per hour, about $57,280 a year. The middle half earn between $23.16 and $30.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Jeffersonville a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 178th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 195th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do surgical technologists work in Jeffersonville?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jeffersonville, led by Norton Clark Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Jeffersonville as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana 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 Jeffersonville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Jeffersonville 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.
Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Jeffersonville?
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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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2What they are offering now
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.
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