Surgical Technologist salary in Arizona
What surgical technologists earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$72,260$34.74 per hour
vs U.S.+12%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$62,620 – $83,550Top 10%: $96,840+
Jobs2,4100.98× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $78,050 | $37.53 | 1,790 |
| Tucson, AZ | $64,510 | $31.01 | 340 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $61,860 | $29.74 | 70 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $60,730 | $29.20 | 60 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $60,620 | $29.15 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Nevada · $75,480 New Hampshire · $75,040 Rhode Island · $74,130 Wisconsin · $74,120 Idaho · $72,550 Maryland · $68,970
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Arizona?
Surgical Technologists in Arizona earned a median of $72,260 a year ($34.74 an hour) in May 2025, 12% more than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $62,620 to $83,550.
Where in Arizona do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ at $78,050.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.