The average salary for a surgical technologist in the United States is around $30,133 per year.
Avg Salary
Surgical technologists earn an average yearly salary of $30,133.
Wages typically start from $20,205 and go up to $44,941.
52% below national average Updated in 2023
Surgical technologist earnings by seniority
Top-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$21.61 per hour
$44,941 per year
Senior-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$17.88 per hour
$37,189 per year
Mid-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$14.49 per hour
$30,133 per year
Junior-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$11.74 per hour
$24,417 per year
Starting level surgical technologist earnings begin at:
$9.71 per hour
$20,205 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Surgical technologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $74,050 |
| Connecticut | $61,680 |
| District of Columbia | $61,680 |
| Alaska | $61,270 |
| Minnesota | $60,780 |
| Oregon | $60,780 |
| Nevada | $60,400 |
| Massachusetts | $60,360 |
| Hawaii | $60,240 |
| Washington | $60,020 |
| Colorado | $59,860 |
| New York | $59,760 |
| New Jersey | $59,380 |
| Rhode Island | $59,120 |
| Wisconsin | $59,120 |
| Arizona | $58,750 |
| Maine | $55,300 |
| New Hampshire | $51,850 |
| Texas | $50,930 |
| Maryland | $49,460 |
| Illinois | $48,420 |
| Delaware | $48,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,190 |
| Virginia | $48,070 |
| Georgia | $48,020 |
| Ohio | $47,850 |
| Idaho | $47,830 |
| Indiana | $47,670 |
| Michigan | $47,670 |
| Montana | $47,670 |
| Nebraska | $47,670 |
| North Dakota | $47,400 |
| Wyoming | $47,250 |
| Florida | $47,000 |
| Tennessee | $47,000 |
| Utah | $47,000 |
| Kansas | $46,910 |
| Kentucky | $46,810 |
| Iowa | $46,690 |
| Missouri | $46,690 |
| North Carolina | $46,690 |
| South Carolina | $46,650 |
| Oklahoma | $46,640 |
| South Dakota | $46,640 |
| Vermont | $46,640 |
| New Mexico | $46,420 |
| Arkansas | $46,270 |
| Louisiana | $45,010 |
| Alabama | $37,850 |
| Mississippi | $37,500 |
| West Virginia | $36,930 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,610 |
How do surgical technologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Surgical technologists earn 8% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than licensed practical nurses but more than acute care nurse practitioners.
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)