Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$26.08/hour

The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Thornton, CO is $26.08 per hour. This is 55% lower than the Colorado average of $40.45.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$26.08/hour

Thornton, CO

109% lower than the US average.

$40.45/hour

Colorado

35% lower than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 42% higher than the Thornton average of $31.63.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$46/hour

This is 31% higher than the Thornton average of $31.63.

El Paso, Texas

$41/hour

This is 23% higher than the Thornton average of $31.63.

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

Aurora, Colorado pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Loveland, Colorado ($55) and Longmont, Colorado ($53). Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $83. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $26 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 109% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado$55$83
Loveland, Colorado$55$62
Longmont, Colorado$53$59
Fort Collins, Colorado$52$61
Highlands Ranch, Colorado$49$60
Lone Tree, Colorado$46$57
What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Thornton?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $26 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 30% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$34$34

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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