May 2025 BLS data
Surgical Technologist salary by state
The national median surgical technologist earns $64,650/year ($31.08/hr) — but state medians span $49,110 to $82,640. Where you work matters enormously.
All states, ranked by median pay
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $82,640 | $39.73 |
| 2 | Oregon | $81,390 | $39.13 |
| 3 | California | $81,310 | $39.09 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $80,870 | $38.88 |
| 5 | Alaska | $80,380 | $38.65 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $80,210 | $38.56 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $79,890 | $38.41 |
| 8 | New York | $79,550 | $38.25 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $77,520 | $37.27 |
| 10 | Washington | $77,270 | $37.15 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $77,200 | $37.12 |
| 12 | Colorado | $75,740 | $36.41 |
| 13 | Nevada | $75,480 | $36.29 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $75,040 | $36.08 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $74,130 | $35.64 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $74,120 | $35.64 |
| 17 | Idaho | $72,550 | $34.88 |
| 18 | Arizona | $72,260 | $34.74 |
| 19 | Maryland | $68,970 | $33.16 |
| 20 | Virginia | $67,580 | $32.49 |
| 21 | Texas | $65,220 | $31.35 |
| 22 | Illinois | $64,650 | $31.08 |
| 23 | Indiana | $64,240 | $30.89 |
| 24 | Georgia | $64,010 | $30.77 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $63,880 | $30.71 |
| 26 | Michigan | $63,320 | $30.44 |
| 27 | Maine | $62,860 | $30.22 |
| 28 | Utah | $62,720 | $30.15 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $62,680 | $30.14 |
| 30 | Florida | $62,440 | $30.02 |
| 31 | Ohio | $62,420 | $30.01 |
| 32 | Delaware | $62,250 | $29.93 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $62,160 | $29.89 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $61,640 | $29.63 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $61,190 | $29.42 |
| 36 | Missouri | $61,120 | $29.39 |
| 37 | Montana | $60,970 | $29.31 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $60,920 | $29.29 |
| 39 | Vermont | $60,660 | $29.17 |
| 40 | Kansas | $60,600 | $29.13 |
| 41 | Iowa | $60,540 | $29.11 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $60,530 | $29.10 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $60,490 | $29.08 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $59,870 | $28.79 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $58,850 | $28.29 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $57,400 | $27.60 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $57,370 | $27.58 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $51,780 | $24.90 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $49,810 | $23.95 |
| 50 | Alabama | $49,420 | $23.76 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $49,110 | $23.61 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. States without published estimates for this role are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make?
Nationally, the median surgical technologist earns $64,650 per year ($31.08/hr), with most earning between $45,940 and $96,940 (May 2025 BLS data).
Which state pays surgical technologists the most?
Hawaii leads with a median of $82,640 per year, followed by Oregon ($81,390) and California ($81,310).
Do these numbers include overtime and differentials?
BLS wage estimates include base pay, incentive pay, and cost-of-living allowances, but exclude overtime premiums. Shift differentials and certification pay can push real take-home meaningfully above these figures.