Surgical Technologist salary
The median surgical technologist pay is $37.24 per hour, or about $77,459 a year, based on 293 postings with published pay from 57 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 293roles with published pay
- $37.24median pay per hour
- $26–$49typical published range
- 57employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28.43 | $59,134 |
| 25th percentile | $31.75 | $66,040 |
| Median | $37.24 | $77,459 |
| 75th percentile | $41.97 | $87,298 |
| 90th percentile | $44.71 | $92,997 |
Surgical Technologist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $30.21 per hour, about $62,830 a year, across 113,890 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $39.00 | $81,120 | 10,570 |
| Connecticut | $38.74 | $80,590 | 1,220 |
| Oregon | $38.18 | $79,410 | 1,190 |
| Alaska | $38.00 | $79,040 | 290 |
| Massachusetts | $37.64 | $78,300 | 2,240 |
| Minnesota | $37.48 | $77,950 | 1,640 |
| Nevada | $36.89 | $76,740 | 1,120 |
| Hawaii | $36.64 | $76,200 | 350 |
| New York | $36.18 | $75,250 | 5,910 |
| Washington | $35.32 | $73,460 | 2,380 |
| New Jersey | $34.31 | $71,370 | 2,720 |
| Rhode Island | $32.83 | $68,280 | 210 |
| Arizona | $32.47 | $67,530 | 2,220 |
| New Hampshire | $32.45 | $67,490 | 400 |
| Maryland | $32.00 | $66,550 | 2,130 |
| Wisconsin | $31.67 | $65,870 | 2,770 |
| District of Columbia | $31.47 | $65,450 | 270 |
| Virginia | $30.51 | $63,460 | 2,250 |
| Utah | $30.47 | $63,380 | 1,040 |
| Maine | $30.29 | $63,000 | 390 |
| Idaho | $30.25 | $62,930 | 990 |
| Vermont | $30.19 | $62,800 | 70 |
| Nebraska | $30.13 | $62,670 | 680 |
| Texas | $30.12 | $62,640 | 9,870 |
| Illinois | $30.06 | $62,510 | 3,730 |
| Michigan | $29.96 | $62,320 | 3,910 |
| Delaware | $29.92 | $62,230 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $29.70 | $61,770 | 4,710 |
| Indiana | $29.62 | $61,610 | 2,610 |
| Florida | $29.34 | $61,030 | 8,620 |
| Georgia | $29.27 | $60,880 | 4,100 |
| South Carolina | $29.22 | $60,780 | 2,480 |
| Montana | $29.14 | $60,610 | 420 |
| Missouri | $29.05 | $60,420 | 2,060 |
| Ohio | $29.02 | $60,360 | 3,800 |
| North Dakota | $28.84 | $59,990 | 270 |
| North Carolina | $28.23 | $58,710 | 3,720 |
| Kansas | $27.68 | $57,580 | 1,230 |
| Oklahoma | $27.55 | $57,310 | 1,940 |
| Tennessee | $27.10 | $56,370 | 2,470 |
| Wyoming | $26.25 | $54,610 | 180 |
| Iowa | $25.92 | $53,920 | 730 |
| Arkansas | $25.67 | $53,400 | 1,490 |
| New Mexico | $25.38 | $52,780 | 590 |
| South Dakota | $25.19 | $52,400 | 580 |
| Kentucky | $25.11 | $52,240 | 1,900 |
| Louisiana | $24.97 | $51,930 | 2,040 |
| Alabama | $23.52 | $48,920 | 2,610 |
| Mississippi | $23.09 | $48,020 | 1,200 |
| West Virginia | $22.93 | $47,700 | 720 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Surgical Technologists.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | $49.67 | $103,320 | 70 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49.61 | $103,190 | 670 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $48.95 | $101,820 | 120 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48.79 | $101,470 | 130 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47.51 | $98,820 | 1,260 |
| Napa, CA | $47.04 | $97,850 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $45.77 | $95,210 | 600 |
| Redding, CA | $45.29 | $94,200 | 50 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $40.48 | $84,190 | 270 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $40.36 | $83,950 | 290 |
Surgical Technologist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $43.03 | $89,502 |
| Minnesota | 24 | $42.88 | $89,190 |
| Washington | 25 | $42.61 | $88,629 |
| California | 28 | $42.52 | $88,452 |
| Massachusetts | 41 | $38.91 | $80,933 |
| Colorado | 14 | $37.19 | $77,366 |
| Virginia | 37 | $36.75 | $76,440 |
| Oregon | 4 | $36.53 | $75,972 |
| New York | 12 | $35.82 | $74,506 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $35.50 | $73,840 |
| Texas | 6 | $34.62 | $71,999 |
| Maryland | 7 | $34.59 | $71,947 |
| Michigan | 3 | $33.87 | $70,450 |
| Wisconsin | 10 | $32.55 | $67,714 |
| South Dakota | 10 | $31.75 | $66,040 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $31.73 | $65,998 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $31.62 | $65,770 |
| Illinois | 17 | $31.37 | $65,250 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $28.75 | $59,800 |
| Maine | 6 | $28.43 | $59,134 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MarinHealth | 1 | $63.69 | $132,475 |
| Montage Health | 1 | $52.66 | $109,533 |
| Saint Charles Health System | 1 | $50.95 | $105,976 |
| Seattle Children's | 4 | $48.62 | $101,130 |
| Fairview Health Services | 6 | $46.05 | $95,784 |
| Medtronic | 3 | $45.67 | $94,994 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 6 | $44.62 | $92,810 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | 2 | $44.43 | $92,414 |
| Boston Medical Center | 8 | $44.16 | $91,853 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | 1 | $43.08 | $89,606 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 293 postings from 57 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a surgical technologist make?
The median surgical technologist pay across 293 postings with published pay is $37.24 per hour, about $77,459 a year. Half of the postings fall between $32 and $42 per hour.
Which states pay surgical technologists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Connecticut ($43.03/hr), Minnesota ($42.88/hr), Washington ($42.61/hr).
What do surgical technologists get paid at other hospitals in Massachusetts?
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA$44.16/hr
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA$38.91/hr
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA$36.13/hr
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- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 8 postings$44.16/ hr$34–$51
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 25 postings$38.91/ hr$30–$62
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