Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Surg Tech, PRN
Hospital Sisters Health System · Breese, IL
$24.31–$36.47/ hour
Surgical Technologist jobs in St. Peters, MO
Pay for surgical technologists in the St. Peters area centers on $30.21 per hour, or about $62,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $27.56 and the upper quarter over $35.87. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in St. Peters. That ranks 100th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 102nd of 261 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Peters.
- $30.21median pay per hour, St. Louis
- $28–$36typical range per hour
- 790surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 4% above the Missouri statewide median of $29.05 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 790 surgical technologists employed in the St. Louis metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.47 | $48,820 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.56 | $57,320 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.21 | $62,840 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.87 | $74,610 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.22 | $83,660 | 33% above U.S. median |
How St. Peters ranks
- 100th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 102nd of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Missouri 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 St. Peters
- Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.21 median hour buys what $31.77 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 St. Peters paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,088
- Per year: $54,378
- Per month: $4,532
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Louis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Peters
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $150 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,652 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,476 |
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 St. Peters
CMS lists 1 hospital in St. Peters, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital Saint Peters, MO | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles, MO | 5 mi | $30.21/hr | 72,458 |
| O'Fallon, MO | 6 mi | $30.21/hr | 95,355 |
| Springfield, IL | 87 mi | $28.88/hr | 112,949 |
| Columbia, MO | 93 mi | $24.30/hr | 130,900 |
| Decatur, IL | 116 mi | $30.06/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 146 mi | $31.64/hr | 79,232 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Missouri · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Missouri
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Missouri 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 St. Peters, MO?
Surgical Technologists in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $30.21 per hour, about $62,840 a year. The middle half earn between $27.56 and $35.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Peters a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
St. Louis ranks 102nd of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 100th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in St. Peters?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the St. Louis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Peters.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Peters as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri 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 St. Peters?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Peters is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 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
- 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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