Surgical Technologists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $73,990 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.57
10th percentile $55,270
90th percentile $102,750
Employed locally 250
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,270
    25th
    $62,560
    50th (median)
    $73,990
    75th
    $78,830
    90th
    $102,750

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 109% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 9% above 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 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
    Napa, CA $97,850

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Bakersfield, CA is $35.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.32 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 17.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $55,270 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,560.