Surgical Technologists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $69,490 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.41
10th percentile $53,870
90th percentile $86,790
Employed locally 1,610
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,870
    25th
    $61,770
    50th (median)
    $69,490
    75th
    $81,790
    90th
    $86,790

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 82% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 18% 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
    Tucson, AZ $62,240
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $61,380
    Flagstaff, AZ $60,730
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $55,040

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Phoenix, AZ is $33.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.65 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 10.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,870 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,770.