Surgical Technologist salary in New York
What surgical technologists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$79,550$38.25 per hour
vs U.S.+23%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$64,390 – $98,140Top 10%: $105,330+
Jobs6,5400.89× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $84,120 | $40.44 | 6,320 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $77,440 | $37.23 | 560 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,780 | $29.22 | 340 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,270 | $30.42 | 310 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $64,070 | $30.81 | 280 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $75,390 | $36.24 | 180 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $64,050 | $30.79 | 70 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $62,570 | $30.08 | 70 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $60,860 | $29.26 | 60 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $68,110 | $32.75 | 40 |
| Ithaca, NY | $77,760 | $37.38 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Oregon · $81,390 California · $81,310 Massachusetts · $80,870 Alaska · $80,380 Minnesota · $80,210 Connecticut · $79,890
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in New York?
Surgical Technologists in New York earned a median of $79,550 a year ($38.25 an hour) in May 2025, 23% more than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $64,390 to $98,140.
Where in New York do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $84,120.
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.