Surgical Technologists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 24 metro areas • California
Surgical Technologists in California earn a median salary of $84,805 per year on average across 24 metro and nonmetro areas, +35% vs the national median of $62,830. An estimated 10,290 surgical technologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $61,120 to $103,190 depending on location.
$84,805
Avg median salary in California
$103,190
Highest paying metro
$61,120
Lowest paying metro
10,290
Employed in California
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Surgical Technologists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $103,190 | $82,090 | $119,430 | 670 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $101,820 | $80,440 | $107,400 | 120 |
| Vallejo, CA | $101,470 | $81,050 | $119,560 | 130 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $100,130 | $79,130 | $107,920 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,820 | $79,460 | $116,010 | 1,260 |
| Napa, CA | $97,850 | $73,870 | $98,800 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $95,210 | $80,870 | $104,910 | 600 |
| Redding, CA | $94,200 | $81,120 | $99,060 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,430 | $65,670 | $95,030 | 960 |
| Modesto, CA | $82,070 | $78,160 | $97,310 | 170 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,890 | $65,050 | $94,830 | 150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,790 | $65,890 | $93,870 | 3,500 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $80,700 | $76,690 | $91,580 | 60 |
| Chico, CA | $80,280 | $71,070 | $91,890 | 90 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,060 | $64,590 | $95,770 | 130 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,270 | $67,740 | $81,070 | 130 |
| Stockton, CA | $77,810 | $62,220 | $95,840 | 160 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,580 | $69,000 | $98,770 | 60 |
| North Coast Region of California | $77,550 | $64,740 | $83,670 | 70 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $77,330 | $63,270 | $84,410 | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,990 | $62,760 | $82,110 | 1,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,780 | $61,920 | $82,190 | 350 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $73,990 | $62,560 | $78,830 | 250 |
| Visalia, CA | $61,120 | $60,070 | $77,390 | 110 |