Surgical Technologists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $51,840 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.92
10th percentile $43,210
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 120
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,210
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $51,840
    75th
    $61,410
    90th
    $72,800

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 84% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 16% 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
    Napa, CA $97,850
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,690
    Reading, PA $65,040
    Williamsport, PA $65,000

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,180
    Physicians, All Other $78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,170
    Pharmacists $130,680
    Nurse Practitioners $122,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Erie, PA is $24.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.65 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Erie, PA is 17.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $43,210 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.