Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Wichita, KS

Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$19.39/hour

The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Wichita, KS is $19.39 per hour. This is 142% lower than the Kansas average of $46.94.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Wichita, KS compared to State and National Averages

$19.39/hour

Wichita, KS

195% lower than the US average.

$46.94/hour

Kansas

22% lower than the US average.

$57.17/hour

United States

How Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Wichita Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 40% lower than the Wichita average of $69.95.

Houston, Texas

$50/hour

This is 40% lower than the Wichita average of $69.95.

Miami, Florida

$35/hour

This is 100% lower than the Wichita average of $69.95.

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

Overland Park, Kansas pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Lenexa, Kansas ($55). Overland Park, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Wichita, KS average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $19 per hour — Overland Park, Kansas pays 272% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas$72$100
Lenexa, Kansas$55$100

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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