Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Elizabeth, NJ

Average Surgical Technician Salary

$34.29/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technician in Elizabeth, NJ is $34.29 per hour. This is 48% lower than the New Jersey average of $50.87.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical Technician salaries in Elizabeth, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$34.29/hour

Elizabeth, NJ

34% lower than the US average.

$50.87/hour

New Jersey

9% higher than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Surgical Technician Salaries in Elizabeth Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 33% higher than the Elizabeth average of $34.29.

Lewisville, Texas

$28/hour

This is 22% lower than the Elizabeth average of $34.29.

Round Rock, Texas

$27/hour

This is 25% lower than the Elizabeth average of $34.29.

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Surgical Technicians?

Only Montclair, New Jersey reports pay data for Surgical Technicians, averaging $34 per hour. Montclair, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Elizabeth, NJ average for Allied Health Professionals is $34 per hour, roughly in line with Montclair, New Jersey.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Montclair, New Jersey$34$100

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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