Surgical Technologists Salary by State
The national median pay for surgical technologists is $64,650 a year. By state, it ranges from $49,110 in West Virginia to $82,640 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $45,940
- 25th percentile
- $54,690
- Median
- $64,650
- 75th percentile
- $79,750
- Top 10%
- $96,940
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 117,460 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $82,640 | +28% | $39,370 | $94,010 | 290 |
| 2 | Oregon | $81,390 | +26% | $59,930 | $97,330 | 1,090 |
| 3 | California | $81,310 | +26% | $49,140 | $115,740 | 11,920 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $80,870 | +25% | $60,350 | $109,550 | 2,220 |
| 5 | Alaska | $80,380 | +24% | $54,840 | $101,060 | 310 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $80,210 | +24% | $62,820 | $98,470 | 1,770 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $79,890 | +24% | $45,980 | $104,920 | 1,220 |
| 8 | New York | $79,550 | +23% | $53,680 | $105,330 | 6,540 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $77,520 | +20% | $37,800 | $101,180 | 340 |
| 10 | Washington | $77,270 | +20% | $55,270 | $103,690 | 2,510 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $77,200 | +19% | $48,270 | $100,490 | 2,780 |
| 12 | Colorado | $75,740 | +17% | $51,040 | $92,580 | 2,100 |
| 13 | Nevada | $75,480 | +17% | $48,330 | $102,430 | 1,110 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $75,040 | +16% | $56,760 | $87,560 | 370 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $74,130 | +15% | $49,910 | $101,850 | 240 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $74,120 | +15% | $59,410 | $86,670 | 2,180 |
| 17 | Idaho | $72,550 | +12% | $48,430 | $87,210 | 1,100 |
| 18 | Arizona | $72,260 | +12% | $50,030 | $96,840 | 2,410 |
| 19 | Maryland | $68,970 | +7% | $45,590 | $85,820 | 1,880 |
| 20 | Virginia | $67,580 | +5% | $47,980 | $102,020 | 1,910 |
| 21 | Texas | $65,220 | +1% | $39,950 | $92,580 | 10,160 |
| 22 | Illinois | $64,650 | 0% | $48,560 | $91,890 | 3,570 |
| 23 | Indiana | $64,240 | −1% | $51,350 | $80,600 | 2,680 |
| 24 | Georgia | $64,010 | −1% | $40,390 | $84,040 | 4,380 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $63,880 | −1% | $49,870 | $79,350 | 770 |
| 26 | Michigan | $63,320 | −2% | $43,690 | $79,550 | 3,840 |
| 27 | Maine | $62,860 | −3% | $48,330 | $80,380 | 470 |
| 28 | Utah | $62,720 | −3% | $45,760 | $87,430 | 1,170 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $62,680 | −3% | $47,130 | $77,760 | 4,490 |
| 30 | Florida | $62,440 | −3% | $41,270 | $85,620 | 9,120 |
| 31 | Ohio | $62,420 | −3% | $48,110 | $80,640 | 3,730 |
| 32 | Delaware | $62,250 | −4% | $48,150 | $79,310 | 340 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $62,160 | −4% | $38,830 | $75,210 | 2,680 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $61,640 | −5% | $50,440 | $72,120 | 370 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $61,190 | −5% | $49,200 | $77,320 | 1,940 |
| 36 | Missouri | $61,120 | −5% | $44,930 | $78,410 | 2,100 |
| 37 | Montana | $60,970 | −6% | $37,690 | $79,330 | 490 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $60,920 | −6% | $45,990 | $78,650 | 4,400 |
| 39 | Vermont | $60,660 | −6% | $49,510 | $88,460 | 140 |
| 40 | Kansas | $60,600 | −6% | $44,720 | $76,880 | 1,200 |
| 41 | Iowa | $60,540 | −6% | $47,280 | $75,100 | 950 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $60,530 | −6% | $47,620 | $75,920 | 3,310 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $60,490 | −6% | $41,440 | $79,980 | 1,440 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $59,870 | −7% | $38,450 | $75,470 | 600 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $58,850 | −9% | $45,080 | $79,920 | 210 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $57,400 | −11% | $38,750 | $75,460 | 1,640 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $57,370 | −11% | $36,580 | $74,650 | 2,230 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $51,780 | −20% | $42,430 | $78,650 | 540 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $49,810 | −23% | $38,800 | $66,300 | 1,110 |
| 50 | Alabama | $49,420 | −24% | $36,490 | $64,360 | 2,480 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $49,110 | −24% | $38,010 | $72,010 | 580 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Surgical Technologists salary questions
Which state pays surgical technologists the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $82,640 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $64,650). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays surgical technologists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $49,110 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most surgical technologists work?
California has the most jobs, about 11,920, with a median of $81,310.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.