Surgical Technologists pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 973 Surgical Technologists postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 53% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $35.84 (n = 520 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $34.51 to $39.01. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $34.51 | $71,781 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $35.84 | $74,547 |
| 75th percentile | $39.01 | $81,141 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $59.88 | $124,550 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 973 |
| Postings that stated pay | 520 (53%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 69% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 369 (38%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 77% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 18% |
| Employers | 61 |
| Cities | 247 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $59.88 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- Figure in posting (period inferred as hour)
- $38.56 to $59.88 per hour
- Job title
- Senior Surgical Technician Full Time
- Employer
- Providence Health and Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- First seen
- 7 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…l Ctr-Torrance Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $38.56 - $59.88 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additio…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Surgical Technologists jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Medical Center | 178 | $34.92 | Open jobs |
| Adventist Health | 148 | Open jobs | |
| Providence Health and Services | 87 | $41.96 | Open jobs |
| RWJ New Brunswick | 87 | $39.01 | Open jobs |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | 62 | Open jobs | |
| RWJ Somerset | 53 | $39.01 | Open jobs |
| Carle Health | 40 | $32.28 | Open jobs |
| Providence Non-RN - Oregon | 38 | $41.96 | Open jobs |
| UF Health | 27 | Open jobs | |
| UCHealth | 25 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Surgical Technologists pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 313 | $39.01 | Surgical Technologists pay in New Jersey |
| California | 193 | $47.88 | Surgical Technologists pay in California |
| Texas | 85 | Surgical Technologists pay in Texas | |
| Illinois | 54 | $32.28 | Surgical Technologists pay in Illinois |
| Washington | 40 | $38.66 | Surgical Technologists pay in Washington |
| Oregon | 39 | $41.96 | Surgical Technologists pay in Oregon |
| New York | 37 | Surgical Technologists pay in New York | |
| Florida | 31 | Surgical Technologists pay in Florida | |
| Colorado | 26 | ||
| Wisconsin | 25 | ||
| Vermont | 24 | ||
| North Carolina | 20 | ||
| South Dakota | 14 | ||
| Ohio | 12 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 11 |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 896 | 465 | $38.66 | $33.93 | $39.11 | 0% |
| September 2026 | 84 | 55 | $34.92 | $34.92 | $34.92 | 0% |
| August 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | |||
| July 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |||
| June 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $60,610 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Surgical Technologists jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Surgical Technologists in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/surgical-technologists