Orthopedic surgical technologists are in steady demand across hospital ORs and ambulatory surgery centers, with ortho scrub tech salaries ranging from $50,000 to $85,000 annually depending on case mix, facility type, and location. Joint replacement, spine, and sports medicine procedures drive consistent volume that keeps ortho OR positions among the most frequently posted in surgical services.
This role is well suited for surgical techs with hands-on experience in total joints, arthroscopy, and orthopedic trauma, along with strong familiarity with power equipment, implant systems, and vendor rep coordination. Many employers prefer candidates with two or more years of dedicated ortho OR experience, and high-volume joint programs often offer shift differentials and incentive pay.
Florida, Texas, and the Midwest show strong concentrations of open orthopedic scrub tech positions, with HCA Healthcare, USPI, and Surgical Care Affiliates among the most active hiring systems nationwide. Search current orthopedic surgical tech jobs below and apply directly to ortho OR programs hiring now.
Orthopedic Surgical Tech Career Guide | Spine Surgery Scrub Tech Jobs | Salary Guide | Jobs by Type
The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania
Part-time
On-site
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States
04-23-2026
Summit Orthopedics
Full-time
On-site
Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
$32.60 - $40.75 USD hourly
04-22-2026
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
Full-time
On-site
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
$26.64 - $33 USD yearly
03-30-2026
Athens Orthopedic Clinic
Full-time
On-site
Athens, Georgia, United States
03-24-2026
Fullerton Orthopedics
Part-time
On-site
Fullerton, California, United States
03-11-2026
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