PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Surgical Technician - Perioperative OR - Hopewell - FT - Day
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$27.59–$35.86/ hour
Surgical Technologist jobs in Trenton, NJ
Surgical Technologists in the Trenton area earn a median of $32.14 per hour, about $66,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.24 and $37.42. That ranks 60th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 130th of 261 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Trenton and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Trenton.
- $32.14median pay per hour, Trenton
- $31–$37typical range per hour
- 150surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 6% below the New Jersey statewide median of $34.31 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 150 surgical technologists employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.95 | $51,900 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.24 | $64,980 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $32.14 | $66,850 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.42 | $77,830 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.42 | $81,990 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Trenton ranks
- 60th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 130th 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 Trenton
- Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.14 median hour buys what $31.15 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Trenton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,157
- Per year: $57,852
- Per month: $4,821
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Trenton-Princeton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Trenton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $138 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,568 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,384 |
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 Trenton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Trenton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trenton, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Trenton Psychiatric Hosp Trenton, NJ | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 25 mi | $31.23/hr | 1,573,916 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 25 mi | $37.84/hr | 57,487 |
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $31.23/hr | 71,749 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 33 mi | $37.84/hr | 56,507 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 33 mi | $37.84/hr | 56,939 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 42 mi | $29.44/hr | 79,453 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in New Jersey · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do surgical technologists make in Trenton, NJ?
Surgical Technologists in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $32.14 per hour, about $66,850 a year. The middle half earn between $31.24 and $37.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Trenton a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Trenton-Princeton ranks 130th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 60th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Trenton?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Trenton-Princeton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Trenton.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Trenton as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Trenton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Trenton is $138 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,568 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
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationDenville, NJ · 2 postings$28.43/ hr$24–$33
- 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
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2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$31.73High$47
5 Surg Tech postings with published pay in New Jersey, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 Surg Tech roles
- Clinical Specialist, CST - Brick, NJPermanent$76k–$114k/ year
- Operating Room TechnicianPermanent$23.83–$33.03/ hour
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