Surgical Technologists pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for surgical technologists is $40.44 an hour ($84,120 a year). About 6,320 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($64,650). It is 6% higher than the New York median ($79,550).
Pay range for surgical technologists in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.28 | $58,810 |
| 25% of workers | $35.00 | $72,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.44 | $84,120 |
| 75% of workers | $47.98 | $99,790 |
| 90% of workers | $50.38 | $104,780 |
Surgical Technologists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $84,120 | 6,320 |
| Ithaca | $77,760 | 30 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $77,440 | 560 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $75,390 | 180 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $64,070 | 280 |
| Syracuse | $63,270 | 310 |
| Utica-Rome | $60,860 | 60 |
| Rochester | $60,780 | 340 |
New York 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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|---|---|
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| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $55,100 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $58,870 |
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| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,640 |
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