Surgical Technologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $64,260 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.90
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $84,750
Employed locally 1,340
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $60,140
    50th (median)
    $64,260
    75th
    $79,580
    90th
    $84,750

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 63% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 37% 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
    Boulder, CO $78,660
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,400

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Denver, CO is $30.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.51 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Denver, CO is 2.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,140.