Surgical Technologists Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,250 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $77,700
Employed locally 70
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $49,490
    50th (median)
    $61,250
    75th
    $65,710
    90th
    $77,700

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,710
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,710
    Pharmacists$135,200
    Emergency Medical Technicians$42,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Capital/Northern New York is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.98 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Capital/Northern New York is 2.5% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,490.