Surgical Technologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $98,820 +57.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.51
10th percentile $65,110
90th percentile $120,300
Employed locally 1,260
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,110
    25th
    $79,460
    50th (median)
    $98,820
    75th
    $116,010
    90th
    $120,300

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 74% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 26% 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
    Napa, CA $97,850

    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
    Napa, CA $97,850
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $95,210

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians$61,990
    Pharmacists$183,510
    Dental Hygienists$146,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in San Francisco, CA is $47.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.39 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in San Francisco, CA is 57.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,110 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,460.