Surgical Technologists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $52,780 -16% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $42,610
90th percentile $74,130
Employed locally 330
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,610
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $52,780
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $74,130

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 78% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,400
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $77,830
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,330
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $77,030

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Albuquerque, NM is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.81 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 16% below the national median of $62,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Technologists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $42,610 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.