Surgical Technologist salary in Pennsylvania
What surgical technologists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,680$30.14 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$52,060 – $72,020Top 10%: $77,760+
Jobs4,4900.98× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Pennsylvania 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 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,370 | $29.99 | 890 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $62,250 | $29.93 | 370 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $61,730 | $29.68 | 330 |
| Lancaster, PA | $62,680 | $30.14 | 240 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $60,390 | $29.03 | 160 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $62,670 | $30.13 | 150 |
| Erie, PA | $60,440 | $29.06 | 100 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $57,710 | $27.75 | 90 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $61,720 | $29.67 | 80 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $48,940 | $23.53 | 70 |
| Altoona, PA | $52,060 | $25.03 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Maine · $62,860 Utah · $62,720 Florida · $62,440 Ohio · $62,420 Delaware · $62,250 South Carolina · $62,160
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Pennsylvania?
Surgical Technologists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $62,680 a year ($30.14 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $52,060 to $72,020.
Where in Pennsylvania do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $69,650.
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.