Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO
Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary
$22.83/hour
The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Kansas City, MO is $22.83 per hour. This is 71% lower than the Missouri average of $39.07.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages
$22.83/hour
Kansas City, MO
150% lower than the US average.
$39.07/hour
Missouri
46% lower than the US average.
$57.17/hour
United States
How Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 16% higher than the Kansas City average of $42.32.
Houston, Texas
$50/hour
This is 15% higher than the Kansas City average of $42.32.
Miami, Florida
$35/hour
This is 21% lower than the Kansas City average of $42.32.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Certified Surgical Technologists?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($42) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($27). Lee's Summit, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $23 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 120% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $83 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $42 | $66 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $27 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Kansas City?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $33 per hour, followed by CloudinfraIT Inc ($31) and Perm Staff Jobs ($29). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $23 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 45% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $33 | $36 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $31 | $32 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $55 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Senior Surgical Technologist III – Operating Room
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Kansas City, MO
- 5x8 hrs
$27-45/hour
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- Kansas City, MO
- 3x12 hrs
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