Surgical Technologist salary in Maryland
What surgical technologists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$68,970$33.16 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$60,310 – $81,390Top 10%: $85,820+
Jobs1,8800.90× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $69,650 | $33.49 | 2,020 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $78,750 | $37.86 | 1,430 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $68,970 | $33.16 | 1,090 |
| Salisbury, MD | $58,180 | $27.97 | 80 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $63,730 | $30.64 | 70 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $55,980 | $26.91 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Idaho · $72,550 Arizona · $72,260 Virginia · $67,580 Texas · $65,220 Illinois · $64,650 Indiana · $64,240
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Maryland?
Surgical Technologists in Maryland earned a median of $68,970 a year ($33.16 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $60,310 to $81,390.
Where in Maryland do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $78,750.
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.