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Hire a Surgical Technologist in Tallahassee, FL
A room without a scrub tech does not start. Pay someone who keeps it running from this metro's upper quarter. In Tallahassee, the May 2025 median is about $52.2K, 16% under the Florida 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 | FL | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $35,590 | $52,410 | $54,690 |
| Median | $52,190 | $62,440 | $64,650 |
| 75th | $63,050 | $75,170 | $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
- Valdosta, GA · 64 miles
- Albany, GA · 78 miles
- Dothan, AL · 87 miles
- Panama City, FL · 87 miles
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Questions
What do surgical technologists earn in Tallahassee, FL?
In Tallahassee, the May 2025 median for surgical technologists is about $52.2K, 19% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $35.6K to $63.1K.
Who hires surgical technologists in Tallahassee?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire surgical technologists in Tallahassee. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Tallahassee Orthopaedic Surgery Partners, Advanced Surgery Center of Tallahassee, Alamarcon Holdings.
Do I need certification as a surgical tech in Florida?
Some states require it. Check the Florida rule before you start in Tallahassee.
What should a surgery center in Tallahassee weigh when hiring?
Ask which cases the tech scrubs alone. Tallahassee has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 16% under the Florida median.