Surgical Technologist Salary Guide

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Median Annual Surgical Tech Salary

Here are surgical tech median annual salaries by state:

Surgical Technologists

National data

Median Salary: $55,960

Projected job growth: 5.9%

10th Percentile: $38,860

25th Percentile: $47,860

75th Percentile: $64,360

90th Percentile: $78,560

Projected job growth: 5.9%

State data

State Median Salary Bottom 10% Top 10%
Alabama $40,100 $29,510 $59,710
Alaska $75,690 $49,420 $85,270
Arizona $61,070 $40,990 $77,070
Arkansas $46,840 $31,830 $61,490
California $75,150 $47,480 $101,800
Colorado $63,180 $49,170 $80,030
Connecticut $74,900 $47,290 $93,060
Delaware $57,520 $46,680 $70,880
District of Columbia $64,210 $32,260 $91,360
Florida $50,880 $37,760 $64,230
Georgia $54,230 $38,170 $72,160
Hawaii $55,310 $34,000 $81,140
Idaho $58,820 $43,300 $66,020
Illinois $51,850 $43,080 $68,640
Indiana $56,280 $40,780 $65,070
Iowa $48,690 $38,200 $63,320
Kansas $48,660 $37,520 $65,060
Kentucky $49,360 $38,660 $60,200
Louisiana $47,780 $35,360 $59,920
Maine $54,220 $45,180 $71,950
Maryland $60,110 $40,000 $80,320
Massachusetts $63,580 $40,260 $81,990
Michigan $50,790 $38,010 $62,360
Minnesota $64,960 $49,900 $79,680
Mississippi $44,680 $31,250 $57,420
Missouri $50,940 $39,040 $69,560
Montana N/A N/A N/A
Nebraska $50,040 $41,180 $63,840
Nevada $67,640 $44,250 $96,750
New Hampshire $61,890 $40,090 $75,670
New Jersey $62,730 $48,970 $96,770
New Mexico $47,670 $36,570 $64,870
New York $63,780 $47,180 $81,540
North Carolina $49,220 $37,540 $61,210
North Dakota $50,330 $47,680 $60,890
Ohio $51,650 $44,460 $64,590
Oklahoma $48,210 $35,360 $63,260
Oregon $65,370 $45,870 $82,470
Pennsylvania $50,020 $44,710 $62,120
Rhode Island $63,340 $48,900 $75,240
South Carolina $49,510 $39,850 $61,630
South Dakota $48,900 $37,490 $61,140
Tennessee $50,780 $38,390 $66,830
Texas $53,460 $35,620 $72,320
Utah $49,790 $36,720 $65,760
Vermont $47,810 $34,800 $73,340
Virginia $58,420 $43,920 $82,780
Washington $63,700 $50,290 $81,240
West Virginia $46,850 $33,480 $60,150
Wisconsin $61,040 $48,080 $75,820
Wyoming $49,250 $33,830 $72,310

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022 median salary; projected job growth through 2031. Actual salaries may vary depending on location, level of education, years of experience, work environment, and other factors. Salaries may differ even more for those who are self-employed or work part time.

According to the most recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), pay for surgical technologists and technicians increases with your experience and education.

A full-time surgical technologist will typically be offered a benefits package including health care, vacation, and holiday pay, sick leave and a 401(k) plan. You may also be offered tuition reimbursement so that you can renew your credentials or certification at little or no cost to you.

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Which Cities Employ the Most Surgical Techs?

The BLS cites the following cities as the highest employers of surgical technologists in the country:

Metropolitan Areas Employment
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA 5,850
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 3,630
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 2,750
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI 2,520
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 2,390
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 2,230
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 1,990
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 1,760
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 1,750
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 1,690

Surgical Technologist Job Outlook

Employment of surgical technologists is expected to increase 5.9% through 2031, as fast as average for all occupations. The increase is more pronounced in some states than others.

As advancements in technology have made surgery safer, and as the aging population requires care, surgery technologists may be ensured steady work. Prospects are best for those who’ve completed an accredited education program and who maintain their professional certification.

With experience and additional education, surgical technologists can advance to become surgical assistants. Good news is there may be online degree and education programs for those who need to continue to work while they pursue further education.