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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Baltimore, MD
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Surgical Technologist jobs in Baltimore, MD
The median surgical technologist pay in the Baltimore area is $33.15 per hour ($68,940 a year), with the typical range running from $26.10 to $38.06. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Baltimore. The CMS hospital directory lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore. The free report below lists employers near Baltimore and what they pay.
- $33.15median pay per hour, Baltimore
- $26–$38typical range per hour
- 1,310surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room Shock Trauma Center
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
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Surgical Technologist II
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
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Surgical Technologist I
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
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Get my free pay reportSurgical Technologist pay in Baltimore, MD
The metro median is 4% above the Maryland statewide median of $32.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 1,310 surgical technologists employed in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.32).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.66 | $40,890 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.10 | $54,290 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.15 | $68,940 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.06 | $79,160 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.03 | $83,260 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Baltimore ranks
- 51st of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 104th 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.
What your pay buys in Baltimore
- Overall prices in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 118.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.15 median hour buys what $31.73 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Baltimore paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,193
- Per year: $59,670
- Per month: $4,972
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Baltimore
| 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 Baltimore
CMS lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore, 4 of the 12 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Center Inc Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Agnes Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD | 25 mi | $36.87/hr | 58,421 |
| Rockville, MD | 33 mi | $36.87/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 33 mi | $36.87/hr | 70,686 |
| Washington, DC | 35 mi | $36.87/hr | 702,250 |
| Alexandria, VA | 42 mi | $36.87/hr | 159,102 |
| Frederick, MD | 44 mi | $36.87/hr | 89,537 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Maryland · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maryland
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Baltimore
Baltimore city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do surgical technologists make in Baltimore, MD?
Surgical Technologists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area have a median pay of $33.15 per hour, about $68,940 a year. The middle half earn between $26.10 and $38.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Baltimore a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ranks 104th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 51st of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Baltimore?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Baltimore. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Baltimore.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Baltimore as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland 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 Baltimore?
The federal per diem benchmark in Baltimore 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 hospitals
- University of Maryland Medical SystemLargo, MD · 2 postings$36.02/ hr$28–$46
- Adventist HealthFort Washington, MD · 2 postings$35.62/ hr$29–$42
- 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$27Median$34.59High$46
7 Surg Tech postings with published pay in Maryland, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 Surg Tech roles
- Certified Operating Room TechnicianPermanent$28.50–$46.39/ hour
- Surgical Technologist I, PRNPer diem$28.82–$40.35/ hour
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