Surgical technologist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$48.97 per hour

$101,850 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$39.19 per hour

$81,520 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$35.64 per hour

$74,130 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$30.68 per hour

$63,800 per year

10th percentile

Starting level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$23.99 per hour

$49,910 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 6% less than similar careers in Rhode Island. On average, they make less than respiratory therapists but more than surgical assistants.

Career Median Salary
Respiratory therapist salary $87K
Orthotist salary $93K
Radiologic technologist salary $85K
Nurse educator salary $78K
Licensed practical nurse salary $80K
Surgical technologist salary $74K
Midwife salary $63K
Mental health counselor salary $65K
Physical therapy assistant salary $69K
Surgical assistant salary $58K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)