Surgical Technologists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $77,580 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.30
10th percentile $58,710
90th percentile $101,410
Employed locally 60
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,710
    25th
    $69,000
    50th (median)
    $77,580
    75th
    $98,770
    90th
    $101,410

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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
    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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $37.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.60 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 23.5% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,710 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,000.