Surgical Technologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $95,210 +51.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.77
10th percentile $60,160
90th percentile $119,090
Employed locally 600
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,160
    25th
    $80,870
    50th (median)
    $95,210
    75th
    $104,910
    90th
    $119,090

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 101% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 1% above 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820
    Napa, CA $97,850

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Sacramento, CA is $45.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.68 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 51.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,160 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,870.