Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Nellis Air Force Base, NV

Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$32.24/hour

The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Nellis Air Force Base, NV is $32.24 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Nevada average of $30.79.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Nellis Air Force Base, NV compared to State and National Averages

$32.24/hour

Nellis Air Force Base, NV

65% lower than the US average.

$30.79/hour

Nevada

73% lower than the US average.

$53.15/hour

United States

How Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Nellis AFB Compare to Other Cities

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Las Vegas, Nevada

$31/hour

This is equal to the Nellis AFB average

Englewood, Colorado

$32/hour

This is 1% higher than the Nellis AFB average of $31.44.

Denver, Colorado

$45/hour

This is 30% higher than the Nellis AFB average of $31.44.

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

Only Las Vegas, Nevada reports pay data for Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $31 per hour. Las Vegas, Nevada also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Nellis Air Force Base, NV average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $32 per hour — Las Vegas, Nevada pays 2% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Las Vegas, Nevada$31$100

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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