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Hire a Surgical Technologist in Fort Smith, AR
The hospital is hiring for the same rooms you are. A tech who scrubs specialty cases belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Fort Smith, the May 2025 median is about $61.9K, 8% over the Arkansas median.
What to offer
A surgery center that copies a national midpoint will lose techs to the hospital or to travel. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who scrubs specialty cases.
| Percentile | Metro | AR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $53,640 | $47,520 | $54,690 |
| Median | $61,890 | $57,400 | $64,650 |
| 75th | $70,910 | $63,400 | $79,750 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say which services, how much call, and what case volume the job carries. Ask which cases the person scrubs alone and which still need a second tech.
License and training
Most states do not license surgical technologists, but several require certification or registration. Employers often want the CST from NBSTSA. Confirm the rule in your state.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, surgical technologists
Nearby metros
- Fayetteville, AR · 51 miles
- Tulsa, OK · 101 miles
- Joplin, MO · 119 miles
- Little Rock, AR · 122 miles
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Questions
What do surgical technologists earn in Fort Smith, AR?
In Fort Smith, the May 2025 median for surgical technologists is about $61.9K, 4% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $53.6K to $70.9K.
Who hires surgical technologists in Fort Smith?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire surgical technologists in Fort Smith. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Baptist Health Regional Hospitals, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith, Executive Park Surgery Center.
Do I need certification as a surgical tech in Arkansas?
Some states require it. Check the Arkansas rule before you start in Fort Smith.
What should a surgery center in Fort Smith weigh when hiring?
Ask which cases the tech scrubs alone. Fort Smith has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 8% over the Arkansas median.