Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist salary in Rhode Island

Surgical Technologists in Rhode Island earn a median of $32.83 per hour, about $68,280 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $30.21. The middle half earn between $26.28 and $36.34 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Surgical Technologist pay in Rhode Island: percentiles

LevelRhode Island per hourRhode Island per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$25.35$52,730$20.81
Lower quartile$26.28$54,660$24.87
Median$32.83$68,280$30.21
Upper quartile$36.34$75,590$37.09
Top 10%$40.33$83,890$43.61

Surgical Technologist pay by metro area in Rhode Island

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Rhode Island medianAfter cost of living
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$31.92$66,3903803% below$31.36

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Surgical Technologist pay in states next to Rhode Island

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Rhode Island
Connecticut$38.74$80,59018% above Rhode Island
Massachusetts$37.64$78,30015% above Rhode Island

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Common questions

How much does a surgical technologist make in Rhode Island?

The median is $32.83 per hour, about $68,280 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $25.35 and the top 10% earn over $40.33 (BLS, May 2024).

Where does Rhode Island rank for surgical technologist pay?

Rhode Island ranks 12th of 50 states by median surgical technologist pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 4 postings$48.62/ hr$31–$60
  • CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 10 postings$47.95/ hr$32–$62
  • Fairview Health ServicesBurnsville, MN · 6 postings$46.05/ hr$32–$54
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 6 postings$44.62/ hr$33–$51

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