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Surgical Technologists salary in United States

The median surgical technologists salary is $64,650 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$45,940
Median (p50)
$64,650
Top (p90)
$96,940
Sample size
117,460

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$45,940
p25$54,690
Median$64,650
p75$79,750
Top (p90)$96,940
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Surgical Technologists salary by region

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$84,120
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$81,580
California$81,310
Massachusetts$80,870
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$79,990
New York$79,550
Washington$77,270
New Jersey$77,200
Arizona$72,260
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$71,050

Pay trend

Up 10.4% from 2023 to 2025.

$62,2502023
$65,8102024
$68,7102025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Surgical Technologists salary FAQs

What is the average Surgical Technologists salary in United States?

The median Surgical Technologists salary in United States is $64,650 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of surgical technologistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Surgical Technologists earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $45,940 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $96,940 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $64,650.

Do Surgical Technologists salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is among the highest at $84,120, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Surgical Technologists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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