Surgical Technologists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $78,660 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.82
10th percentile $61,010
90th percentile $96,080
Employed locally 130
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,010
    25th
    $64,100
    50th (median)
    $78,660
    75th
    $81,050
    90th
    $96,080

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 77% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 23% 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
    Connecticut $80,590
    Chico, CA $80,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,010
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,400
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,370

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,530
    Physical Therapists $98,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $69,740
    Dental Hygienists $125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Boulder, CO is $37.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.00 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Boulder, CO is 25.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,010 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,100.