SOC 29-2055 · May 2025 · United States
Surgical Technologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Surgical Technologists across the United States is $64,650 per year, measured over 117,460 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $82,640.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Surgical Technologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 68.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $82,640 and West Virginia pays $49,110.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $82,640 | 290 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $81,390 | 1,090 | |
| 3 | California | $81,310 | 11,920 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $80,870 | 2,220 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $80,380 | 310 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $80,210 | 1,770 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $79,890 | 1,220 | |
| 8 | New York | $79,550 | 6,540 | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $77,520 | 340 | |
| 10 | Washington | $77,270 | 2,510 |
States with the most Surgical Technologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 11,920 | $81,310 | |
| 2 | Texas | 10,160 | $65,220 | |
| 3 | Florida | 9,120 | $62,440 | |
| 4 | New York | 6,540 | $79,550 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 4,490 | $62,680 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 4,400 | $60,920 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 4,380 | $64,010 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 3,840 | $63,320 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 3,730 | $62,420 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 3,570 | $64,650 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $106,840 | 700 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $105,260 | 100 |
| 3 | Napa | $102,490 | 60 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $100,130 | 80 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $99,960 | 120 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $99,390 | 1,440 |
| 7 | Redding | $89,940 | 80 |
| 8 | Urban Honolulu | $87,330 | 230 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $86,790 | 250 |
| 10 | New York | $84,120 | 6,320 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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