Surgical Technologists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $61,340 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $46,410
90th percentile $81,870
Employed locally 920
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,410
    25th
    $51,050
    50th (median)
    $61,340
    75th
    $66,940
    90th
    $81,870

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 83% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 17% 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
    Napa, CA $97,850
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,690
    Reading, PA $65,040
    Williamsport, PA $65,000

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Pittsburgh, PA is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,410 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,050.