Surgical Technologists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $62,650 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $49,620
90th percentile $82,500
Employed locally 70
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,620
    25th
    $59,460
    50th (median)
    $62,650
    75th
    $77,960
    90th
    $82,500

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 88% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 12% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Grand Junction, CO is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.11 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 0.3% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,620 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,460.