Surgical Technologist salary
What surgical technologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$64,650$31.08 per hour
Average pay$68,710$33.03 per hour
Middle half earn$54,690 – $79,750Top 10%: $96,940+
Jobs117,460Employed nationwide
Surgical Technologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49,420 | $23.76 | 2,480 | 1.18 |
| Alaska | $80,380 | $38.65 | 310 | 0.97 |
| Arizona | $72,260 | $34.74 | 2,410 | 0.74 |
| Arkansas | $57,400 | $27.60 | 1,640 | 1.26 |
| California | $81,310 | $39.09 | 11,920 | 0.66 |
| Colorado | $75,740 | $36.41 | 2,100 | 0.73 |
| Connecticut | $79,890 | $38.41 | 1,220 | 0.72 |
| Delaware | $62,250 | $29.93 | 340 | 0.7 |
| Florida | $62,440 | $30.02 | 9,120 | 0.92 |
| Georgia | $64,010 | $30.77 | 4,380 | 0.9 |
| Hawaii | $82,640 | $39.73 | 290 | 0.46 |
| Idaho | $72,550 | $34.88 | 1,100 | 1.28 |
| Illinois | $64,650 | $31.08 | 3,570 | 0.59 |
| Indiana | $64,240 | $30.89 | 2,680 | 0.84 |
| Iowa | $60,540 | $29.11 | 950 | 0.61 |
| Kansas | $60,600 | $29.13 | 1,200 | 0.83 |
| Kentucky | $60,490 | $29.08 | 1,440 | 0.72 |
| Louisiana | $57,370 | $27.58 | 2,230 | 1.16 |
| Maine | $62,860 | $30.22 | 470 | 0.74 |
| Maryland | $68,970 | $33.16 | 1,880 | 0.68 |
| Massachusetts | $80,870 | $38.88 | 2,220 | 0.61 |
| Michigan | $63,320 | $30.44 | 3,840 | 0.87 |
| Minnesota | $80,210 | $38.56 | 1,770 | 0.6 |
| Mississippi | $49,810 | $23.95 | 1,110 | 0.96 |
| Missouri | $61,120 | $29.39 | 2,100 | 0.72 |
| Montana | $60,970 | $29.31 | 490 | 0.95 |
| Nebraska | $63,880 | $30.71 | 770 | 0.75 |
| Nevada | $75,480 | $36.29 | 1,110 | 0.71 |
| New Hampshire | $75,040 | $36.08 | 370 | 0.54 |
| New Jersey | $77,200 | $37.12 | 2,780 | 0.65 |
| New Mexico | $51,780 | $24.90 | 540 | 0.63 |
| New York | $79,550 | $38.25 | 6,540 | 0.68 |
| North Carolina | $60,920 | $29.29 | 4,400 | 0.89 |
| North Dakota | $61,640 | $29.63 | 370 | 0.86 |
| Ohio | $62,420 | $30.01 | 3,730 | 0.67 |
| Oklahoma | $61,190 | $29.42 | 1,940 | 1.14 |
| Oregon | $81,390 | $39.13 | 1,090 | 0.56 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,680 | $30.14 | 4,490 | 0.74 |
| Rhode Island | $74,130 | $35.64 | 240 | 0.48 |
| South Carolina | $62,160 | $29.89 | 2,680 | 1.16 |
| South Dakota | $59,870 | $28.79 | 600 | 1.31 |
| Tennessee | $60,530 | $29.10 | 3,310 | 1.01 |
| Texas | $65,220 | $31.35 | 10,160 | 0.72 |
| Utah | $62,720 | $30.15 | 1,170 | 0.68 |
| Vermont | $60,660 | $29.17 | 140 | 0.45 |
| Virginia | $67,580 | $32.49 | 1,910 | 0.47 |
| Washington | $77,270 | $37.15 | 2,510 | 0.71 |
| West Virginia | $49,110 | $23.61 | 580 | 0.83 |
| Wisconsin | $74,120 | $35.64 | 2,180 | 0.74 |
| Wyoming | $58,850 | $28.29 | 210 | 0.75 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $106,840 | 700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $105,260 | 100 |
| Napa, CA | $102,490 | 60 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $100,130 | 80 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $99,960 | 120 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,390 | 1,440 |
| Redding, CA | $89,940 | 80 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $87,330 | 230 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $86,790 | 250 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $84,120 | 6,320 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $83,580 | 380 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $82,860 | 50 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,430 | 650 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $82,300 | 170 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $82,260 | 1,110 |
Metro areas with the most surgical technologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 6,320 | $84,120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3,440 | $81,580 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 2,790 | $79,990 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 2,660 | $71,050 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 2,530 | $66,360 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 2,400 | $67,570 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 2,200 | $65,520 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 2,020 | $69,650 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 1,790 | $78,050 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 1,670 | $65,810 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,550 | $81,500 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 1,490 | $61,730 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 1,460 | $79,900 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,440 | $99,390 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,430 | $78,750 |
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Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make?
The median pay for surgical technologists in the U.S. was $64,650 a year ($31.08 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $54,690 and $79,750.
Which states pay surgical technologists the most?
The highest pay was in Hawaii ($82,640), Oregon ($81,390), California ($81,310), Massachusetts ($80,870), Alaska ($80,380). The lowest was in West Virginia ($49,110), Alabama ($49,420), Mississippi ($49,810).
How many surgical technologists are there in the U.S.?
About 117,460 people were employed as surgical technologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.