Surgical technologist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$40.41 per hour

$84,040 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$37.70 per hour

$78,410 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$30.77 per hour

$64,010 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$24.27 per hour

$50,480 per year

10th percentile

Starting level surgical technologist earnings begin at:

$19.42 per hour

$40,390 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Surgical technologist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Hawaii $82,640
Oregon $81,390
California $81,310
Massachusetts $80,870
Alaska $80,380
Minnesota $80,210
Connecticut $79,890
New York $79,550
District of Columbia $77,520
Washington $77,270
New Jersey $77,200
Colorado $75,740
Nevada $75,480
New Hampshire $75,040
Rhode Island $74,130
Wisconsin $74,120
Idaho $72,550
Arizona $72,260
Maryland $68,970
Virginia $67,580
Texas $65,220
Illinois $64,650
Indiana $64,240
Georgia $64,010
Nebraska $63,880
Michigan $63,320
Maine $62,860
Utah $62,720
Pennsylvania $62,680
Florida $62,440
Ohio $62,420
Delaware $62,250
South Carolina $62,160
North Dakota $61,640
Oklahoma $61,190
Missouri $61,120
Montana $60,970
North Carolina $60,920
Vermont $60,660
Kansas $60,600
Iowa $60,540
Tennessee $60,530
Kentucky $60,490
South Dakota $59,870
Wyoming $58,850
Arkansas $57,400
Louisiana $57,370
New Mexico $51,780
Mississippi $49,810
Alabama $49,420
West Virginia $49,110
Puerto Rico $19,080

How much does a Surgical Technologist earn?

There are a few things that can influence a surgical technologist salary. As with any career, training, experience and location are the three main factors that will determine what your salary will be. Other factors can impact total pay, including overtime, bonuses and profit sharing. Some employers may offer a wide range of benefits, not limited to just dental and medical insurance but also including the availability of retirement plans, tuition reimbursement or even relocation assistance.

Other considerations are the number of available jobs compared to the amount of surgical technologists in your area. If there are more jobs than there are individuals to fill the positions, the value of your skill increases and salaries will become more competitive as employers compete to fill positions.

Certification can not only greatly increase the chance of finding a position but can also lead to higher salaries. Having neuroscience, neurosurgery, open heart and vascular skills can also positively affect a surgical technologist salary.

How do surgical technologist salaries compare to similar careers?

Surgical technologists earn about the same as related careers in Georgia. On average, they make less than cardiovascular technologists and technicians but more than hearing aid specialists.

Career Median Salary
Cardiovascular technologist and technician salary $78K
Radiologic technologist salary $75K
Occupational therapist assistant salary $76K
Physical therapist assistant salary $73K
Healthcare social worker salary $62K
Surgical technologist salary $64K
Exercise physiologist salary $58K
Licensed practical nurse salary $62K
Mental health counselor salary $59K
Hearing aid specialist salary $56K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)