Surgical Technologists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $81,700 +30% vs national
Median hourly $39.28
10th percentile $52,850
90th percentile $99,420
Employed locally 190
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,850
    25th
    $65,540
    50th (median)
    $81,700
    75th
    $84,020
    90th
    $99,420

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 85% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 15% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,060
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $73,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $64,480
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $63,790
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $62,550

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$110,690
    Medical Records Specialists$59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,440
    Physician Assistants$136,960
    Dental Hygienists$129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Anchorage, AK is $39.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.59 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Anchorage, AK is 30% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,850 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,540.