Surgical Technologists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $77,350 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.19
10th percentile $61,460
90th percentile $91,270
Employed locally 180
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,460
    25th
    $65,490
    50th (median)
    $77,350
    75th
    $81,530
    90th
    $91,270

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 91% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 9% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,740
    Greenville, NC $74,050
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,260
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,780
    Jacksonville, FL $60,560

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,750
    Dental Hygienists $107,420
    Medical Records Specialists $47,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Reno, NV is $37.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.30 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Reno, NV is 23.1% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,460 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,490.