Surgical Technologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for surgical technologists is $31.08 an hour ($64,650 a year). About 117,460 people work in this job there.
Pay range for surgical technologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.09 | $45,940 |
| 25% of workers | $26.29 | $54,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.08 | $64,650 |
| 75% of workers | $38.34 | $79,750 |
| 90% of workers | $46.61 | $96,940 |
Best-paying states for surgical technologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $82,640 | 290 |
| Oregon | $81,390 | 1,090 |
| California | $81,310 | 11,920 |
| Massachusetts | $80,870 | 2,220 |
| Alaska | $80,380 | 310 |
| Minnesota | $80,210 | 1,770 |
| Connecticut | $79,890 | 1,220 |
| New York | $79,550 | 6,540 |
| District of Columbia | $77,520 | 340 |
| Washington | $77,270 | 2,510 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $49,420
- Arizona · $72,260
- Arkansas · $57,400
- California · $81,310
- Colorado · $75,740
- Connecticut · $79,890
- Florida · $62,440
- Georgia · $64,010
- Idaho · $72,550
- Illinois · $64,650
- Indiana · $64,240
- Iowa · $60,540
- Kansas · $60,600
- Kentucky · $60,490
- Louisiana · $57,370
- Maryland · $68,970
- Massachusetts · $80,870
- Michigan · $63,320
- Minnesota · $80,210
- Mississippi · $49,810
- Missouri · $61,120
- Nebraska · $63,880
- Nevada · $75,480
- New Jersey · $77,200
- New Mexico · $51,780
- New York · $79,550
- North Carolina · $60,920
- Ohio · $62,420
- Oklahoma · $61,190
- Oregon · $81,390
- Pennsylvania · $62,680
- South Carolina · $62,160
- South Dakota · $59,870
- Tennessee · $60,530
- Texas · $65,220
- Utah · $62,720
- Virginia · $67,580
- Washington · $77,270
- West Virginia · $49,110
- Wisconsin · $74,120
Education, experience and outlook for surgical technologists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,110 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,430 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $96,590 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,700 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,570 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 |
| Surgical Assistants | $66,800 |
| Radiation Therapists | $105,310 |
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