Surgical Technologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $103,190 +64.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.61
10th percentile $74,850
90th percentile $129,320
Employed locally 670
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,850
    25th
    $82,090
    50th (median)
    $103,190
    75th
    $119,430
    90th
    $129,320

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 66% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    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

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $95,210

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in San Jose, CA is $49.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in San Jose, CA is 64.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $74,850 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,090.