Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$28.39/hour

The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Connecticut is $28.39 per hour. This is 31% lower than the US average of $37.27.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages

$28.39/hour

Connecticut

31% lower than the US average.

$37.27/hour

United States

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Certified Surgical Technologists?

Hartford, Connecticut pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Manchester, Connecticut ($52). Hartford, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $28 per hour — Hartford, Connecticut pays 111% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hartford, Connecticut$60$100
Manchester, Connecticut$52$90
How does the pay for Certified Surgical Technologists in Connecticut compare to nearby states?

New Jersey pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $26 per hour, followed by New Hampshire ($24) and Pennsylvania ($22). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $28 per hour — New Jersey pays 7% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New Jersey$26$35
New Hampshire$24$31
Pennsylvania$22$29
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Connecticut?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $28 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $28. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $28 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$28$28

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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