Surgical Technologists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,120 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $47,880
90th percentile $74,340
Employed locally 50
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,880
    25th
    $59,100
    50th (median)
    $59,120
    75th
    $63,320
    90th
    $74,340

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Arizona is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.16 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Arizona is 5.9% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,880 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,100.