UT · Layton · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in Layton, UT

Pay for surgical technologists in the Layton area centers on $30.26 per hour, or about $62,950 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.85 and the upper quarter over $35.77. That ranks 98th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 167th of 261 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Layton. The free report below lists employers near Layton and what they pay.

Surgical Technologist pay in Layton, UT

The metro median is 1% below the Utah statewide median of $30.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 170 surgical technologists employed in the Ogden metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.55$44,82029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.85$51,69018% below U.S. median
Median$30.26$62,950in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.77$74,40018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.73$78,48025% above U.S. median

How Layton ranks

  • 98th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 167th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Layton

  • Overall prices in Ogden run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.26 median hour buys what $30.15 buys at the national price level, in line with 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,089
  • Per year: $54,468
  • Per month: $4,539

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

Travel assignment per diem in Layton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Surgical Technologist roles in Utah

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Layton as they open.

Per diemPosted 10 days ago

OB Surgical Tech

CommonSpirit Health · West Valley City, UT

$24.27–$36.10/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 88399725200
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Per diemPosted 13 days ago

Surgical Tech

CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT

$23.69–$35.24/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101453334704
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Hospitals in Layton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Layton, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Holy Cross Hospital-Davis
Layton, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Layton, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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
Ogden, UT10 mi$30.26/hr88,656
Salt Lake City, UT21 mi$30.67/hr217,783
West Valley City, UT27 mi$30.67/hr138,144
Millcreek, UT28 mi$30.67/hr64,217
Taylorsville, UT29 mi$30.67/hr57,819
Murray, UT30 mi$30.67/hr50,817

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 Layton, UT?

Surgical Technologists in the Ogden metro area have a median pay of $30.26 per hour, about $62,950 a year. The middle half earn between $24.85 and $35.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Layton a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?

Ogden ranks 167th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 98th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do surgical technologists work in Layton?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Layton, led by Holy Cross Hospital-Davis. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Utah license to work in Layton 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 Layton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Layton is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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

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: 2 Surg Tech roles

  1. OB Surgical TechPer diem
    $24.27–$36.10/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · West Valley City, UT · posted 10 days ago
  2. Surgical TechPer diem
    $23.69–$35.24/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT · posted 13 days ago

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