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Surgical Technologist - Pediatric OR
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$34.32–$56.71/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Surgical Technologist jobs in Tacoma, WA
Surgical Technologists in the Tacoma area earn a median of $36.37 per hour, about $75,650 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.49 and $41.10. That ranks 36th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 78th of 261 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Tacoma. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tacoma.
- $36.37median pay per hour, Seattle
- $29–$41typical range per hour
- 1,390surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay
Open Surgical Technologist roles in Tacoma
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Certified Surgical Technologist
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$34.32–$56.71/ hour
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Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$32.56–$53.82/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Surgical Technologist Outpatient Surgery
CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA
$30.72–$51.20/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Cardiac Surgical Technologist
CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA
$30.72–$51.20/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Surgical Technologist
CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA
$30.72–$51.20/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Surgical Technologist
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$32.56–$53.82/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring surgical technologists near Tacoma
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 4 | $44.36 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $40.96 |
Surgical Technologist pay in Tacoma, WA
The metro median is 3% above the Washington statewide median of $35.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 1,390 surgical technologists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.32 | $52,670 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.49 | $61,340 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.37 | $75,650 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.10 | $85,490 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.32 | $102,590 | 63% above U.S. median |
How Tacoma ranks
- 36th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 78th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Washington 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 Tacoma
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.37 median hour buys what $32.73 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Tacoma paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,309
- Per year: $65,466
- Per month: $5,456
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Tacoma
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $136 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
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 Tacoma
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Tacoma, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital Tacoma, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, WA | 7 mi | $36.37/hr | 62,709 |
| Federal Way, WA | 7 mi | $36.37/hr | 100,252 |
| Lacey, WA | 21 mi | $35.32/hr | 58,644 |
| Olympia, WA | 25 mi | $35.32/hr | 56,271 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Washington · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington 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.
Other healthcare roles in Tacoma
Tacoma city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do surgical technologists make in Tacoma, WA?
Surgical Technologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $36.37 per hour, about $75,650 a year. The middle half earn between $29.49 and $41.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tacoma a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 78th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 36th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Tacoma?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Tacoma. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tacoma.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Tacoma as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Tacoma?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tacoma is $136 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Tacoma?
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Your Surg Tech pay reportTacoma, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 7 postings$44.36/ hr$31–$60
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 12 postings$42.43/ hr$32–$57
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$48.62/ hr$31–$60
- Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSpokane, WA · 2 postings$37.24/ hr$30–$45
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$32Median$42.61High$57
25 Surg Tech postings with published pay in Washington, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 25 Surg Tech roles
- Certified Surgical TechnologistPermanent$34.32–$56.73/ hour
- Surgical TechnologistPermanent$33.52–$48.23/ hour
+ 23 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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