NV · North Las Vegas · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in North Las Vegas, NV

The median surgical technologist pay in the North Las Vegas area is $36.89 per hour ($76,740 a year), with the typical range running from $27.50 to $40.32. 1 open role with published pay is listed for North Las Vegas and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in North Las Vegas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near North Las Vegas.

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Surgical Technologist pay in North Las Vegas, NV

The metro median is in line with the Nevada statewide median of $36.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 880 surgical technologists employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.40$46,59026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.50$57,2009% below U.S. median
Median$36.89$76,74022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.32$83,87033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.50$102,96064% above U.S. median

How North Las Vegas ranks

  • 33rd of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 21st 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 North Las Vegas

  • Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.89 median hour buys what $36.81 buys at the national price level, 22% 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 North Las Vegas paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,328
  • Per year: $66,402
  • Per month: $5,534
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in North Las Vegas

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$134
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 North Las Vegas

CMS lists 2 hospitals in North Las Vegas, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
North Vista Hospital
North Las Vegas, NV
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Surgical Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Las Vegas, NV10 mi$36.89/hr678,922
Henderson, NV20 mi$36.89/hr350,039
St. George, UT100 mi$30.00/hr106,288
Lake Havasu City, AZ131 mi$26.46/hr59,037
Apple Valley, CA170 mi$37.02/hr75,029
Victorville, CA176 mi$37.02/hr140,721

Surgical Technologist jobs in Nevada · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nevada

CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nevada requires for your role with the Nevada licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide

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Common questions

How much do surgical technologists make in North Las Vegas, NV?

Surgical Technologists in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $36.89 per hour, about $76,740 a year. The middle half earn between $27.50 and $40.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is North Las Vegas a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 21st of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 33rd of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring surgical technologists in North Las Vegas?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near North Las Vegas.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in North Las Vegas as a surgical technologist?

CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nevada requires for your role with the Nevada 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 North Las Vegas?

The federal per diem benchmark in North Las Vegas is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in North Las Vegas?

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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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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: 1 Surg Tech roles

  1. Certified Surgical Technologist CardiovascularPermanent
    $38.44–$53.28/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Henderson, NV · posted 30+ days ago

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