Surgical Technologists pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for surgical technologists is $37.53 an hour ($78,050 a year). About 1,790 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($64,650). It is 8% higher than the Arizona median ($72,260).
Pay range for surgical technologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.02 | $52,050 |
| 25% of workers | $30.75 | $63,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.53 | $78,050 |
| 75% of workers | $40.81 | $84,880 |
| 90% of workers | $46.65 | $97,040 |
Surgical Technologists pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $78,050 | 1,790 |
| Tucson | $64,510 | 340 |
| Flagstaff | $60,730 | 60 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $60,620 | 50 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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