Surgical Technologists

Occupation

$62,830
National Median Salary
$30.21
Median Hourly Wage
113,890
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$43,290
$51,740
$62,830
$77,140
$90,700

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+44.9%
10 Year Change
$43,350
2014 Median
$62,830
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Surgical Technologists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Home Health Care Services $98,570 80
Educational Services $89,090 80
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $89,090 80
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $82,230 —
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $81,330 —

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Top Paying States for Surgical Technologists

State Annual Median Employment
California $81,120 10,570
Connecticut $80,590 1,220
Oregon $79,410 1,190
Alaska $79,040 290
Massachusetts $78,300 2,240

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Home Health Care Services Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Educational Services Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Office Administrative Services Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals Hospitals General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Outpatient Care Centers Other Ambulatory Health Care Services