Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Detroit, MI
Surgical Technologists in the Flint area earn a median of $28.06 per hour, about $58,360 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.05 and $29.38. That ranks 188th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 166th of 261 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Flint. The free report below lists employers near Flint and what they pay.
The metro median is 6% below the Michigan statewide median of $29.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 110 surgical technologists employed in the Flint metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.00 | $45,760 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.05 | $50,020 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.06 | $58,360 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.38 | $61,110 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $32.44 | $67,480 | 7% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
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| 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).
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Veterans Health Administration · Detroit, MI
Veterans Health Administration · Ann Arbor, MI
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Holland Hospital · Holland, MI
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flint, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mclaren Flint Flint, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac, MI | 33 mi | $30.65/hr | 62,528 |
| Rochester Hills, MI | 37 mi | $30.65/hr | 78,330 |
| Novi, MI | 39 mi | $30.65/hr | 67,675 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 41 mi | $30.65/hr | 84,173 |
| Troy, MI | 41 mi | $30.65/hr | 89,209 |
| Southfield, MI | 44 mi | $30.65/hr | 76,874 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Michigan · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
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Flint city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Surgical Technologists in the Flint metro area have a median pay of $28.06 per hour, about $58,360 a year. The middle half earn between $24.05 and $29.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Flint ranks 166th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 188th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flint, led by Hurley Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Flint 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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