- Open jobs
- 6
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $45.66/hour
- Pay range
- $44.51 – $66.72/hour
- Median wage in Iowa (BLS)
- $29.11/hour
Surgical Tech
Certified Surgical Technologist - General
Certified Surgical Technologist - General
Certified Surgical Technologist - General
Certified Surgical Technologist - General
CST in Davenport, Iowa
Surgical Technologist pay in Iowa
The median wage for Surgical Technologist jobs in Iowa is $29.11 per hour ($60,549 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $45.66/hour, from $44.51 to $66.72. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Iowa; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Surgical Technologist jobs in Iowa
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 4 | $53.00/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 1 | — |
| Atlas MedStaff | 1 | $44.51/hr |
Cities with the most Surgical Technologist jobs
Davenport (2), Fairfield (1), Cedar Rapids (1), Sioux City (1), Bloomfield (1)
FAQ
How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Iowa?
The median wage for Surgical Technologist jobs in Iowa is $29.11 per hour (about $60,549 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Surgical Technologist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $45.66 per hour.
How many Surgical Technologist jobs are open in Iowa?
6 Surgical Technologist jobs from 3 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Iowa; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.