Surgical Technologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for surgical technologists is $39.09 an hour ($81,310 a year). About 11,920 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($64,650). California ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surgical technologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.63 | $49,140 |
| 25% of workers | $30.95 | $64,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.09 | $81,310 |
| 75% of workers | $47.72 | $99,260 |
| 90% of workers | $55.64 | $115,740 |
Surgical Technologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $106,840 | 700 |
| Vallejo | $105,260 | 100 |
| Napa | $102,490 | 60 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $100,130 | 80 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $99,960 | 120 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $99,390 | 1,440 |
| Redding | $89,940 | 80 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $82,300 | 170 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $82,260 | 1,110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $81,580 | 3,440 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $80,730 | 100 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $80,060 | 200 |
| Modesto | $79,950 | 120 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $78,510 | 170 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $78,470 | 240 |
| Chico | $78,050 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $77,490 | 1,190 |
| Salinas | $72,780 | 120 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $65,980 | 1,020 |
| Fresno | $64,380 | 520 |
| Visalia | $61,270 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,130 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $121,260 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $128,530 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $61,370 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,170 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $54,490 |
| Radiation Therapists | $166,450 |
| Surgical Assistants | $62,540 |
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