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Surgical Technologist jobs in New York, NY
Pay for surgical technologists in the New York area centers on $37.84 per hour, or about $78,710 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.93 and the upper quarter over $43.87. The CMS hospital directory lists 16 hospitals in New York. That ranks 23rd of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 58th of 261 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near New York.
- $37.84median pay per hour, New York
- $31–$44typical range per hour
- 5,730surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Medical Surgical Technician - Center for Special Studies (TWO locations: East 68th Street and West 23rd Street)
NewYork-Presbyterian · New York, NY
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Operating Room Technician I - Pediatric Operating Room - Days
NewYork-Presbyterian · New York, NY
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Evenings
NewYork-Presbyterian · New York, NY
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Certified Surgical Technologist -CVOR Contract $80/HR
Northwell Health · New York, NY
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Get my free pay reportSurgical Technologist pay in New York, NY
The metro median is 5% above the New York statewide median of $36.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 5,730 surgical technologists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.57 | $53,190 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.93 | $64,330 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $37.84 | $78,710 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $43.87 | $91,250 | 45% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.24 | $102,420 | 63% above U.S. median |
How New York ranks
- 23rd of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 58th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 New York 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 New York
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.84 median hour buys what $33.62 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 New York paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,362
- Per year: $68,112
- Per month: $5,676
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in New York
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $277 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,583 |
| 13-week assignment | $33,579 |
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 New York
CMS lists 16 hospitals in New York, 6 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Sinai West New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Metropolitan Hospital Center New York, NY | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Sinai Beth Israel New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Va New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div. New York, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | 7 mi | $37.84/hr | 59,149 |
| Jersey City, NJ | 7 mi | $37.84/hr | 302,824 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in New York · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York 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 New York, NY?
Surgical Technologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $37.84 per hour, about $78,710 a year. The middle half earn between $30.93 and $43.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is New York a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 58th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in New York?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near New York.
Do I need a New York license to work in New York as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 New York?
The federal per diem benchmark in New York is $277 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,583 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in New York?
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Your Surg Tech pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your New York list by name comes with the full report
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 6 postings$44.62/ hr$33–$51
- United Health ServicesNorwich, NY · 2 postings$31.04/ hr$25–$38
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$48.62/ hr$31–$60
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 10 postings$47.95/ hr$32–$62
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2What they are offering now
Low$26Median$35.82High$50
12 Surg Tech postings with published pay in New York, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 12 Surg Tech roles
- Medical Surgical Technician - Center for Special Studies (TWO locations: East 68th Street and West 23rd Street)Permanent$32.55–$39.06/ hour
- Operating Room Technician I - Pediatric Operating Room - DaysPermanent$44.95–$50.65/ hour
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