Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Elizabeth, NJ

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Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$28.67/hour

The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Elizabeth, NJ is $28.67 per hour. This is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of $26.28.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Elizabeth, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$28.67/hour

Elizabeth, NJ

61% lower than the US average.

$26.28/hour

New Jersey

75% lower than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Elizabeth Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 33% higher than the Elizabeth average of $34.29.

Miami, Florida

$27/hour

This is 25% lower than the Elizabeth average of $34.29.

Lewisville, Texas

$28/hour

This is 22% lower than the Elizabeth average of $34.29.

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Certified Surgical Technologists?

Only Montclair, New Jersey reports pay data for Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $34 per hour. Montclair, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Elizabeth, NJ average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $29 per hour — Montclair, New Jersey pays 20% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Montclair, New Jersey	$34	$100

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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