Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Kentucky

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Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$20.90/hour

The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Kentucky is $20.90 per hour. This is 89% lower than the US average of $39.54.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$20.90/hour

Kentucky

89% lower than the US average.

$39.54/hour

United States

How does the pay for Certified Surgical Technologists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Georgia pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Missouri ($37) and Tennessee ($33). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $21 per hour — Georgia pays 111% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Georgia	$44	$100
Missouri	$37	$41
Tennessee	$33	$37
North Carolina	$21	$28

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Kentucky?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $21 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $21 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$21	$21

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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