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Hire a Surgical Technologist in Salinas, CA
The hospital is hiring for the same rooms you are. A tech who scrubs specialty cases belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Salinas, the May 2025 median is about $72.8K, 10% under the California 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 | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $59,600 | $64,380 | $54,690 |
| Median | $72,780 | $81,310 | $64,650 |
| 75th | $97,510 | $99,260 | $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
- Santa Cruz, CA · 30 miles
- San Jose, CA · 43 miles
- Modesto, CA · 74 miles
- San Francisco, CA · 87 miles
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Questions
What do surgical technologists earn in Salinas, CA?
In Salinas, the May 2025 median for surgical technologists is about $72.8K, 13% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $59.6K to $97.5K.
Who hires surgical technologists in Salinas?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire surgical technologists in Salinas. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Monterey Bay Endoscopy Center, Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center, Advanced Medical Surgery Center A Medical.
Do I need certification as a surgical tech in California?
Some states require it. Check the California rule before you start in Salinas.
What should a surgery center in Salinas weigh when hiring?
Ask which cases the tech scrubs alone. Salinas has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 10% under the California median.