Surgical Technologist salary in Washington
What surgical technologists earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$77,270$37.15 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$62,330 – $90,620Top 10%: $103,690+
Jobs2,5100.94× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $79,900 | $38.41 | 1,460 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,430 | $39.63 | 650 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $72,030 | $34.63 | 260 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $75,000 | $36.06 | 110 |
| Yakima, WA | $64,740 | $31.12 | 90 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $70,130 | $33.72 | 70 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $64,640 | $31.08 | 70 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $78,880 | $37.93 | 60 |
| Bellingham, WA | $75,970 | $36.53 | 50 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $81,470 | $39.17 | 50 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $63,590 | $30.57 | 50 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $62,940 | $30.26 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Connecticut · $79,890 New York · $79,550 New Jersey · $77,200 Colorado · $75,740 Nevada · $75,480 New Hampshire · $75,040
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Washington?
Surgical Technologists in Washington earned a median of $77,270 a year ($37.15 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $62,330 to $90,620.
Where in Washington do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $82,430.
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.