Surgical Technologists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $78,710 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.84
10th percentile $53,190
90th percentile $102,420
Employed locally 5,730
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,190
    25th
    $64,330
    50th (median)
    $78,710
    75th
    $91,240
    90th
    $102,420

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Ithaca, NY $77,760
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $69,670
    Utica-Rome, NY $63,400
    Syracuse, NY $63,360

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $113,490
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,470
    Pharmacists $135,720
    Nurse Practitioners $152,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in New York, NY-NJ is $37.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.38 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 25.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,190 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,330.