Surgical Technologists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $65,190 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.34
10th percentile $47,460
90th percentile $81,620
Employed locally 170
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,460
    25th
    $51,040
    50th (median)
    $65,190
    75th
    $76,330
    90th
    $81,620

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 71% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 29% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,020
    Physical Therapists $91,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Fort Collins, CO is $31.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.42 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 3.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,460 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,040.