Surgical Technologist salary in Colorado
The median surgical technologist pay in Colorado is $37.19 per hour, about $77,366 a year, based on 14 postings from 4 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 14roles with published pay
- $37.19median pay per hour
- $27–$48typical published range
- 4employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31.92 | $66,394 |
| 25th percentile | $33.48 | $69,633 |
| Median | $37.19 | $77,366 |
| 75th percentile | $38.16 | $79,373 |
| 90th percentile | $39.43 | $82,023 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 3 | $38.16 | $79,373 |
| Colorado Springs | 2 | $38.16 | $79,373 |
| Denver | 3 | $36.23 | $75,358 |
| Greeley | 2 | $30.73 | $63,908 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic | 1 | $83.17 | $172,994 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 6 | $38.16 | $79,373 |
| Denver Health | 3 | $36.23 | $75,358 |
| Banner Health | 4 | $31.92 | $66,394 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $43.03 | +16% |
| Minnesota | $42.88 | +15% |
| Washington | $42.61 | +15% |
| California | $42.52 | +14% |
| Massachusetts | $38.91 | +5% |
| Virginia | $36.75 | -1% |
| Oregon | $36.53 | -2% |
| New York | $35.82 | -4% |
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.
See Surgical Technologist jobs in Colorado · Surgical Technologist salary nationwide
Common questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Colorado?
The median is $37.19 per hour, about $77,366 a year, across 14 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $33 and $38 per hour.
Who pays surgical technologists the most in Colorado?
4 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at Medtronic.
What do surgical technologists get paid at other hospitals in Colorado?
- CommonSpirit HealthLakewood, CO$38.16/hr
- Denver HealthDenver, CO$36.23/hr
- Banner HealthGreeley, CO$31.92/hr
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthLakewood, CO · 6 postings$38.16/ hr$29–$50
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 3 postings$36.23/ hr$30–$43
- Banner HealthGreeley, CO · 4 postings$31.92/ hr$24–$39
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14 Surg Tech postings with published pay in Colorado, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 Surg Tech roles
- Surgical TechnologistPermanent$26.05–$39.07/ hour
- Certified Surgical Technologist Neuro TeamPermanent$28.80–$47.52/ hour
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