The median Surgical Technologist salary is $41.50 per hour, or $86,320 per year, based on 3,458 job postings across 102 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$41.50
Median hourly
$86,320
Annual salary
$31-$59
Pay range
102
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Surgical Technologist earns $41.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $34.00 and $51.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing 0% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Sitka, ALASKA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Cleveland, OHIO sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
0%
Current median: $40.00/hr
Prior period: $40.00/hr
Job openings
-7.1%
630 recent postings
Previous period: 678 postings
Daily pay signal
$21.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Surgical Technologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about $40.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$30.50
$63,440/yr
Median
$41.50
$86,320/yr
Top earners
$59.00
$122,720/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $40.00/hr | 591 |
Mar 2026 | $39.50/hr | 717 |
Feb 2026 | $44.00/hr | 438 |
Jan 2026 | $43.50/hr | 479 |
Dec 2025 | $40.00/hr | 654 |
Nov 2025 | $44.00/hr | 579 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
11 postings · 2 companies
$41.00
$35-$49
24 postings · 10 companies
$54.83
$53-$70
105 postings · 9 companies
$40.00
$34-$43
11 postings · 1 companies
$49.00
$40-$56
274 postings · 41 companies
$42.00
$38-$47
233 postings · 28 companies
$34.00
$34-$43
65 postings · 6 companies
$47.00
$41-$60
10 postings · 4 companies
$32.50
$33-$33
11 postings · 2 companies
$52.00
$43-$56
91 postings · 21 companies
$41.00
$31-$53
134 postings · 19 companies
$40.00
$36-$58
Estimated from national data
~$41.30
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17 postings · 10 companies
$50.13
$48-$54
170 postings · 32 companies
$34.00
$32-$52
28 postings · 3 companies
$47.00
$44-$58
24 postings · 4 companies
$50.00
$48-$52
16 postings · 3 companies
$42.00
$28-$49
25 postings · 2 companies
$47.00
$37-$55
7 postings · 2 companies
$36.00
$36-$53
25 postings · 3 companies
$54.00
$53-$56
84 postings · 20 companies
$35.75
$33-$42
190 postings · 33 companies
$43.50
$38-$54
64 postings · 7 companies
$43.00
$37-$56
116 postings · 26 companies
$40.50
$36-$42
6 postings · 3 companies
$42.00
$38-$42
40 postings · 8 companies
$33.50
$32-$39
25 postings · 9 companies
$52.00
$36-$61
13 postings · 2 companies
$48.00
$47-$49
12 postings · 7 companies
$37.50
$31-$44
44 postings · 5 companies
$55.00
$49-$58
29 postings · 12 companies
$36.00
$33-$40
37 postings · 2 companies
$44.00
$39-$44
207 postings · 46 companies
$47.50
$41-$55
124 postings · 12 companies
$31.00
$31-$40
37 postings · 12 companies
$58.70
$45-$61
71 postings · 7 companies
$50.00
$30-$56
20 postings · 2 companies
$50.00
$45-$51
43 postings · 11 companies
$48.00
$43-$55
101 postings · 7 companies
$33.00
$28-$57
6 postings · 2 companies
$38.00
$37-$39
23 postings · 2 companies
$56.00
$49-$59
21 postings · 3 companies
$55.00
$32-$60
13 postings · 3 companies
$50.00
$47-$50
60 postings · 11 companies
$43.50
$38-$49
9 postings · 2 companies
$33.00
$33-$38
19 postings · 3 companies
$50.00
$43-$55
41 postings · 9 companies
$53.00
$49-$69
184 postings · 24 companies
$43.50
$39-$46
Estimated from national data
~$45.07
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166 postings · 15 companies
$32.50
$33-$37
14 postings · 7 companies
$43.83
$39-$50
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Surgical Technologist salaries.
Sitka
Alaska · 11 postings
$70.50/hr
Daytona Beach
Florida · 10 postings
$62.00/hr
Fargo
North Dakota · 17 postings
$59.15/hr
Lebanon
New Hampshire · 25 postings
$58.00/hr
Tacoma
Wa · 13 postings
$58.00/hr
Cleveland
Ohio · 27 postings
$29.50/hr
Lexington
Kentucky · 10 postings
$30.00/hr
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania · 42 postings
$30.00/hr
Winston-salem
North Carolina · 10 postings
$30.75/hr
Charlotte
North Carolina · 30 postings
$31.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Surgical Technologist positions.
7 postings
$73.35/hr
Wellspring Nurse Source
6 postings
$71.57/hr
Ghr Healthcare - Travel
5 postings
$70.00/hr
Glc On-the-go
8 postings
$64.42/hr
Tnaa Totalmed Allied
5 postings
$61.10/hr
Unc Health
13 postings
$28.00/hr
Upmc
59 postings
$28.00/hr
Mercyhealth
11 postings
$28.00/hr
University Hospitals
17 postings
$28.00/hr
Cleveland Clinic
18 postings
$29.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Technologist | 591 | $35.00/hr |
| Operating Room Surgical Technologist | 44 | $49.82/hr |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | 35 | $33.50/hr |
| Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2,360/wk | 29 | $59.00/hr |
| Surgical Technologist Cvor Cardiovascular Operating Room | 24 | $42.50/hr |
| Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2,120/wk | 23 | $53.00/hr |
| Surgical Technologist - General $1,548/wk | 19 | $43.00/hr |
| Surgical Technologist - General $1,440/wk | 19 | $36.00/hr |
| Surgical Technologist - General $1,560/wk | 17 | $39.00/hr |
| Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2,160/wk | 17 | $60.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Surgical Technologist salaries.
FAQ
The median Surgical Technologist salary is $41.50 per hour, or $86,320 annually. Pay ranges from $30.50/hr (10th percentile) to $59.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 3,458 job postings, the highest paying states for Surgical Technologists include North Dakota, South Carolina, New Hampshire. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 3,458 Surgical Technologist job postings across 102 states, from 378 different healthcare employers.
Surgical Technologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Surgical Technologist pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates remained stable.
Surgical Technologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $9.50 to $17.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Sitka offer $70.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $29.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Surgical Technologists typically earn around $30.50 to $34.00 per hour ($63,440 to $70,720 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $41.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 3,458 active postings with listed compensation for Surgical Technologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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