The average salary for a surgical technologist in the United States is around $64,650 per year.
Avg Salary
Surgical technologists earn an average yearly salary of $64,650.
Wages typically start from $45,940 and go up to $96,940.
0% below national average Updated in 2025
Surgical technologist earnings by seniority
Top-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$46.61 per hour
$96,940 per year
Senior-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$38.34 per hour
$79,750 per year
Mid-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$31.08 per hour
$64,650 per year
Junior-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$26.29 per hour
$54,690 per year
Starting level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$22.09 per hour
$45,940 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Surgical technologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $82,640 |
| Oregon | $81,390 |
| California | $81,310 |
| Massachusetts | $80,870 |
| Alaska | $80,380 |
| Minnesota | $80,210 |
| Connecticut | $79,890 |
| New York | $79,550 |
| District of Columbia | $77,520 |
| Washington | $77,270 |
| New Jersey | $77,200 |
| Colorado | $75,740 |
| Nevada | $75,480 |
| New Hampshire | $75,040 |
| Rhode Island | $74,130 |
| Wisconsin | $74,120 |
| Idaho | $72,550 |
| Arizona | $72,260 |
| Maryland | $68,970 |
| Virginia | $67,580 |
| Texas | $65,220 |
| Illinois | $64,650 |
| Indiana | $64,240 |
| Georgia | $64,010 |
| Nebraska | $63,880 |
| Michigan | $63,320 |
| Maine | $62,860 |
| Utah | $62,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,680 |
| Florida | $62,440 |
| Ohio | $62,420 |
| Delaware | $62,250 |
| South Carolina | $62,160 |
| North Dakota | $61,640 |
| Oklahoma | $61,190 |
| Missouri | $61,120 |
| Montana | $60,970 |
| North Carolina | $60,920 |
| Vermont | $60,660 |
| Kansas | $60,600 |
| Iowa | $60,540 |
| Tennessee | $60,530 |
| Kentucky | $60,490 |
| South Dakota | $59,870 |
| Wyoming | $58,850 |
| Arkansas | $57,400 |
| Louisiana | $57,370 |
| New Mexico | $51,780 |
| Mississippi | $49,810 |
| Alabama | $49,420 |
| West Virginia | $49,110 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,610 |
How do surgical technologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Surgical technologists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than radiologic technologists but more than surgical assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Radiologic technologist salary | $80K |
| Orthotist salary | $81K |
| Cardiovascular technologist salary | $74K |
| Midwife salary | $66K |
| Physical therapy assistant salary | $68K |
| Surgical technologist salary | $65K |
| Licensed practical nurse salary | $64K |
| Mental health counselor salary | $59K |
| Paramedic salary | $61K |
| Surgical assistant salary | $50K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)