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Hire a Surgical Technologist in Stockton, 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 Stockton, the May 2025 median is about $82.3K, within 3 percent of 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 | $62,300 | $64,380 | $54,690 |
| Median | $82,300 | $81,310 | $64,650 |
| 75th | $102,960 | $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
- Modesto, CA · 29 miles
- Sacramento, CA · 42 miles
- Vallejo, CA · 53 miles
- San Jose, CA · 55 miles
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Questions
What do surgical technologists earn in Stockton, CA?
In Stockton, the May 2025 median for surgical technologists is about $82.3K, 27% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $62.3K to $103.0K.
Who hires surgical technologists in Stockton?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire surgical technologists in Stockton. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Altamont Surgery Center, Ambulatory Surgery Center of Eager Steven E MD Gen Ptr, American Dental Surgery Centers.
Do I need certification as a surgical tech in California?
Some states require it. Check the California rule before you start in Stockton.
What should a surgery center in Stockton weigh when hiring?
Ask which cases the tech scrubs alone. Stockton has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the California median.