Surgical Technologists Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,280 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $40,940
90th percentile $78,160
Employed locally 110
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,940
    25th
    $43,490
    50th (median)
    $60,280
    75th
    $67,220
    90th
    $78,160

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$93,100
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,390
    Nurse Practitioners$136,410
    Emergency Medical Technicians$37,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$44,680
    Pharmacists$135,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Eastern New Mexico is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.74 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Eastern New Mexico is 4.1% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,940 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,490.