Surgical Technologists Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,430 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $46,570
90th percentile $71,380
Employed locally 80
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,570
    25th
    $50,540
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $61,190
    90th
    $71,380

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,660
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,350
    Physicians, All Other$101,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians$38,130
    Psychiatric Technicians$48,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 5.4% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,570 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,540.