Surgical technologist earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Surgical technologist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
California $74,050
Connecticut $61,680
District of Columbia $61,680
Alaska $61,270
Minnesota $60,780
Oregon $60,780
Nevada $60,400
Massachusetts $60,360
Hawaii $60,240
Washington $60,020
Colorado $59,860
New York $59,760
New Jersey $59,380
Rhode Island $59,120
Wisconsin $59,120
Arizona $58,750
Maine $55,300
New Hampshire $51,850
Texas $50,930
Maryland $49,460
Illinois $48,420
Delaware $48,350
Pennsylvania $48,190
Virginia $48,070
Georgia $48,020
Ohio $47,850
Idaho $47,830
Indiana $47,670
Michigan $47,670
Montana $47,670
Nebraska $47,670
North Dakota $47,400
Wyoming $47,250
Florida $47,000
Tennessee $47,000
Utah $47,000
Kansas $46,910
Kentucky $46,810
Iowa $46,690
Missouri $46,690
North Carolina $46,690
South Carolina $46,650
Oklahoma $46,640
South Dakota $46,640
Vermont $46,640
New Mexico $46,420
Arkansas $46,270
Louisiana $45,010
Alabama $37,850
Mississippi $37,500
West Virginia $36,930
Puerto Rico $17,610

How do surgical technologist salaries compare to similar careers?

Surgical technologists earn 6% less than similar careers in Massachusetts. On average, they make less than radiologic technologists but more than ophthalmic medical technologists.

Career Median Salary
Radiologic technologist salary $77K
Respiratory therapist salary $78K
Cardiovascular technologist salary $78K
Physical therapist assistant salary $65K
Licensed practical nurse salary $60K
Surgical technologist salary $60K
Medical appliance technician salary $60K
Neurodiagnostic technologist salary $48K
Surgical assistant salary $48K
Ophthalmic medical technologist salary $48K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)