Surgical Technologists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $69,790 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.55
10th percentile $52,980
90th percentile $95,740
Employed locally 90
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,980
    25th
    $61,240
    50th (median)
    $69,790
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $95,740

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 81% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 19% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,010
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $79,010
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,710
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,680

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550
    Dental Hygienists $107,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Kennewick, WA is $33.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.25 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Kennewick, WA is 11.1% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,980 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,240.