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Hire a Surgical Technologist in Lancaster, PA
The hospital is hiring for the same rooms you are. A tech who scrubs specialty cases belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Lancaster, the May 2025 median is about $62.7K, within 3 percent of the Pennsylvania 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 | PA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $50,080 | $52,060 | $54,690 |
| Median | $62,680 | $62,680 | $64,650 |
| 75th | $74,670 | $72,020 | $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
- York, PA · 23 miles
- Harrisburg, PA · 35 miles
- Baltimore, MD · 54 miles
- Allentown, PA · 58 miles
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Questions
What do surgical technologists earn in Lancaster, PA?
In Lancaster, the May 2025 median for surgical technologists is about $62.7K, 3% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $50.1K to $74.7K.
Who hires surgical technologists in Lancaster?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire surgical technologists in Lancaster. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Ephrata Community Hospital, the Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Lancaster General Hospital.
Do I need certification as a surgical tech in Pennsylvania?
Some states require it. Check the Pennsylvania rule before you start in Lancaster.
What should a surgery center in Lancaster weigh when hiring?
Ask which cases the tech scrubs alone. Lancaster has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Pennsylvania median.