SOC 29-2055 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Surgical Technologists — Redding
Redding, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $89,940 a year, the median wage for Surgical Technologists in Redding, CA sits 39.1% above the national figure of $64,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $89,940 a year, the median wage for Surgical Technologists in Redding, CA sits 39.1% above the national figure of $64,650. Half of workers earn between $70,280 and $102,720. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,440 and the ninetieth at $102,720.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $106,840. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 62nd of 290 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,440 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $70,280 | +8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $89,940 | +39.1% |
| 75th | $102,720 | +58.9% |
| 90th | $102,720 | +58.9% |
| Mean | $83,890 | +29.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Stockton | $82,300 | 170 | |
| 8 | San Diego | $82,260 | 1,110 | |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $81,580 | 3,440 | |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $80,730 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Redding run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $89,940 buys what $81,247 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,247US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,940 a year, 39.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,440 to $102,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $106,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Surgical Technologists in Redding, CA?
The median annual wage is $89,940, or $43.24 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,650, so pay in Redding, CA is 39.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Redding, CA earns more than $102,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $106,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Redding, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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