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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Detroit, MI
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Surgical Technologist jobs in Detroit, MI
Pay for surgical technologists in the Detroit area centers on $30.65 per hour, or about $63,760 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.00 and the upper quarter over $32.27. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in Detroit. That ranks 88th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 151st of 261 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Detroit.
- $30.65median pay per hour, Detroit
- $26–$32typical range per hour
- 1,640surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Tenet Healthcare · Detroit, MI
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Tenet Healthcare · Detroit, MI
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The metro median is 2% above the Michigan statewide median of $29.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 1,640 surgical technologists employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.59 | $44,910 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.00 | $54,080 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.65 | $63,760 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.27 | $67,120 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.51 | $78,020 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Detroit ranks
- 88th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 151st of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Michigan 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 Detroit
- Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.65 median hour buys what $30.56 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Detroit paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,103
- Per year: $55,170
- Per month: $4,597
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Detroit
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $152 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,582 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,566 |
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 Detroit
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Detroit, 1 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit (John D. Dingell) Va Medical Center Detroit, MI | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit, MI | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Detroit Receiving Hospital Detroit, MI | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Harper University Hospital Detroit, MI | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Henry Ford Health St John Hospital Detroit, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Sinai-Grace Hospital Detroit, MI | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Hospital Of Michigan Detroit, MI | Children's | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Bca Stonecrest Center Detroit, MI | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Samaritan Behavioral Center Detroit, MI | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn, MI | 7 mi | $30.65/hr | 106,377 |
| Warren, MI | 9 mi | $30.65/hr | 137,686 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Michigan · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Michigan
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Michigan 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 Detroit, MI?
Surgical Technologists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $30.65 per hour, about $63,760 a year. The middle half earn between $26.00 and $32.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Detroit a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 151st of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 88th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Detroit?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Detroit. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Detroit.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Detroit as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan 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 Detroit?
The federal per diem benchmark in Detroit is $152 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 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
- Veterans Health AdministrationDetroit, MI · 2 postings$33.87/ hr$29–$38
- 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 Michigan list
2What they are offering now
Low$23Median$33.87High$38
3 Surg Tech postings with published pay in Michigan, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Surg Tech roles
- Surgical TechnicianPermanent$61k–$80k/ year
- Surgical TechnicianPermanent$61k–$80k/ year
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