Per diemPosted 10 days ago
OB Surgical Tech
CommonSpirit Health · West Valley City, UT
$24.27–$36.10/ hour
Surgical Technologist jobs in Draper, UT
Surgical Technologists in the Draper area earn a median of $30.67 per hour, about $63,790 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.24 and $38.35. That ranks 87th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 159th of 261 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Draper and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Draper.
- $30.67median pay per hour, Salt Lake City
- $26–$38typical range per hour
- 480surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 13 days ago
Surgical Tech
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$23.69–$35.24/ hour
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Get my free pay reportSurgical Technologist pay in Draper, UT
The metro median is 1% above the Utah statewide median of $30.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 480 surgical technologists employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray 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% | $22.38 | $46,550 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.24 | $54,580 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.67 | $63,790 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.35 | $79,770 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $68.51 | $142,500 | 127% above U.S. median |
How Draper ranks
- 87th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 159th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Utah 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 Draper
- Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.67 median hour buys what $30.41 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Draper paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,104
- Per year: $55,206
- Per month: $4,601
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Draper
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,337 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,381 |
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 Draper
CMS lists 1 hospital in Draper, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Peak Hospital Draper, UT | Acute care | For-profit | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy, UT | 5 mi | $30.67/hr | 92,840 |
| Lehi, UT | 6 mi | $29.74/hr | 93,446 |
| South Jordan, UT | 8 mi | $30.67/hr | 86,156 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 11 mi | $29.74/hr | 57,411 |
| Eagle Mountain, UT | 15 mi | $29.74/hr | 60,575 |
| Orem, UT | 16 mi | $29.74/hr | 96,646 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Utah · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Utah
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Utah 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 Draper, UT?
Surgical Technologists in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $30.67 per hour, about $63,790 a year. The middle half earn between $26.24 and $38.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Draper a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 159th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 87th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Draper?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Draper.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Draper as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah 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 Draper?
The federal per diem benchmark in Draper is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 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
- CommonSpirit HealthWest Valley City, UT · 2 postings$29.83/ hr$24–$36
- 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$37.24High$50
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3Open now: 2 Surg Tech roles
- OB Surgical TechPer diem$24.27–$36.10/ hour
- Surgical TechPer diem$23.69–$35.24/ hour
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