Surgical Technologists pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for surgical technologists is $39.18 an hour ($81,500 a year). About 1,550 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($64,650). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($80,870).
Pay range for surgical technologists in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.66 | $61,690 |
| 25% of workers | $36.05 | $74,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.18 | $81,500 |
| 75% of workers | $47.87 | $99,580 |
| 90% of workers | $55.94 | $116,340 |
Surgical Technologists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $82,860 | 50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $81,500 | 1,550 |
| Springfield | $78,510 | 220 |
| Worcester | $77,610 | 210 |
| Pittsfield | $69,040 | 30 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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