Surgical Technologists Salary in California
Surgical Technologists in California earn a median of $81,310 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($64,650)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,920
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,140; the top 10% earn over $115,740. Nationally the range is $45,940 to $96,940.
States ranked near California
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- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$128,530 median in California
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$162,380 median in California
Surgical Technologists pay in California
How much do surgical technologists make in California?
The median is $81,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,140 and the top 10% earn over $115,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for surgical technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+26% vs. the national median of $64,650). Living costs are not included.