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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · New Orleans, LA
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Surgical Technologist jobs in Kenner, LA
The median surgical technologist pay in the Kenner area is $28.42 per hour ($59,110 a year), with the typical range running from $23.78 to $30.14. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Kenner and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Kenner. The free report below lists employers near Kenner and what they pay.
- $28.42median pay per hour, New Orleans
- $24–$30typical range per hour
- 480surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Surgical Technician- Full Time - Ochsner Kenner
Ochsner · Kenner, LA
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Surgical Technician-Certified
Ochsner · Kenner, LA
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The metro median is 14% above the Louisiana statewide median of $24.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 480 surgical technologists employed in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.49).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.38 | $36,150 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.78 | $49,460 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.42 | $59,110 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.14 | $62,690 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.78 | $74,420 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Kenner ranks
- 180th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 149th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Louisiana 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 Kenner
- Overall prices in New Orleans-Metairie run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.42 median hour buys what $30.69 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Kenner paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,023
- Per year: $51,156
- Per month: $4,263
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New Orleans-Metairie metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kenner
| 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 Kenner
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kenner, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Kenner, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Greater New Orleans Kenner, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of New Orleans Kenner, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 19 mi | $28.42/hr | 362,701 |
| Gulfport, MS | 76 mi | $22.24/hr | 74,621 |
| Mobile, AL | 136 mi | $23.42/hr | 201,367 |
| Jackson, MS | 159 mi | $25.14/hr | 141,449 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 177 mi | $25.25/hr | 81,157 |
| Pensacola, FL | 185 mi | $29.64/hr | 53,898 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Louisiana · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Louisiana
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Louisiana 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 Kenner, LA?
Surgical Technologists in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area have a median pay of $28.42 per hour, about $59,110 a year. The middle half earn between $23.78 and $30.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kenner a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
New Orleans-Metairie ranks 149th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 180th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Kenner?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New Orleans-Metairie area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kenner.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Kenner as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana 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 Kenner?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kenner 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.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Ochsner Clinic FoundationKenner, LA · 1 wage offer$27.96/ hr$28–$28
- Veterans Health AdministrationNew Orleans, LA · 2 postings$27.90/ hr$24–$32
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$48.62/ hr$31–$60
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 10 postings$47.95/ hr$32–$62
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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.
3Open now: 2 Surg Tech roles
- Surgical TechnicianPermanent$50k–$66k/ year
- Surgical TechnicianPermanent$50k–$66k/ year
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