Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$21.45/hour

The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Kansas is $21.45 per hour. This is 90% lower than the US average of $40.78.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$21.45/hour

Kansas

90% lower than the US average.

$40.78/hour

United States

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

Overland Park, Kansas pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($51) and Lenexa, Kansas ($41). Overland Park, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Kansas average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $21 per hour — Overland Park, Kansas pays 166% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas$57$100
Olathe, Kansas$51$93
Lenexa, Kansas$41$47
How does the pay for Certified Surgical Technologists in Kansas compare to nearby states?

Texas pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Colorado ($40) and Missouri ($38). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $99. For comparison, the Kansas average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $21 per hour — Texas pays 120% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Texas$47$99
Colorado$40$41
Missouri$38$45
Arkansas$20$28
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Kansas?

TRS Healthcare Permanent pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($22). For comparison, the Kansas average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $21 per hour — TRS Healthcare Permanent pays 79% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
TRS Healthcare Permanent$38$38
Perm Staff Jobs$22$23

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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