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Surgical Technologist Salary (2025)

Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations.

$57,800
Median Annual
$28/hr
Hourly Rate
$40,000
Entry Level
$78,000
Senior Level

Salary Range

$40,000
$78,000

Median: $57,800 — positioned between entry and senior

Top Paying States for Surgical Technologists

StateEst. Annual Salaryvs. National
Hawaii$82,000+42%
California$80,000+38%
New York$74,000+28%
Alaska$72,000+25%
Massachusetts$72,000+25%
New Jersey$69,000+19%
Connecticut$68,000+18%
Washington$66,000+14%

Estimates based on cost-of-living index adjustments. Actual salaries vary by employer and experience.

How to Become a Surgical Technologist

Most Surgical Technologist positions require: Associate's Degree. Salaries typically increase significantly with experience and specialization.

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