Surgical Technologist Salary in Nevada (2026) - $74,690/yr
Nevada ranks #4 nationally with a mean of $74,690/yr, 18% above the national mean. With a cost-of-living index of only 107 (7% above national average), Nevada offers one of the best COL-adjusted salaries of any high-paying state.
Nevada Pay Highlights
Las Vegas metro (Henderson, North Las Vegas) drives most of Nevada's surgical tech employment. Major hospital systems include Valley Health System, HCA Healthcare facilities (MountainView Hospital, Sunrise Hospital), and University Medical Center (UMC, Level I trauma, public). Reno-Sparks metro (Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health) pays slightly below Las Vegas.
Nevada requires surgical tech registration. CST credential required or strongly preferred. Check the Nevada State Board of Health for current registration requirements. Nevada also has an income tax advantage: no state income tax, which meaningfully improves take-home pay compared to California or New York.