Surgical Tech Jobs in Hawaii

Hawaii Surgical Tech Jobs

Hawaii pays surgical technologists a mean of $64,070, but with housing costs that rank among the highest in the country, the effective buying power of that wage is lower than almost any other state on this list.

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Where surgical techs work in Hawaii

The majority of surgical tech jobs are on Oahu, where The Queen's Health Systems and Hawaii Pacific Health operate the state's largest hospitals. Straub Medical Center, part of Hawaii Pacific Health, runs a high-volume surgical program in Honolulu. Kapiolani Medical Center handles a significant share of pediatric and women's surgical procedures. Neighbor island facilities including Maui Health System and Hilo Medical Center on the Big Island employ surgical technologists in smaller but steady volumes. Staffing gaps on the neighbor islands occasionally create openings with relocation incentives.

Surgical tech salaries in Hawaii

BLS data puts the mean annual wage at $64,070 for surgical technologists in Hawaii. Pay varies with experience, CST certification, and facility type, with Honolulu's major systems generally paying above what neighbor island facilities offer.

Certification in Hawaii

Hawaii has no mandatory state licensure requirement for surgical techs. Queen's Health Systems and Hawaii Pacific Health both expect CST certification and accredited program completion as a practical standard. The small size of the market means employers can afford to be selective.

Becoming a surgical tech in Hawaii

Accredited surgical technology programs are limited in Hawaii compared with mainland states. Kapiolani Community College offers one of the primary CAAHEP accredited pathways in the state. Some candidates complete programs on the mainland before relocating, which is a common path given the limited in-state options.

Cost of living

Hawaii's cost of living is the highest in the nation by most measures, driven almost entirely by housing and imported goods. A $64,000 wage in Honolulu covers significantly less ground than the same figure in any mainland market. Candidates relocating for lifestyle reasons should model actual take-home against local housing costs carefully before committing.

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