Surgical Technologists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $63,520 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.54
10th percentile $49,720
90th percentile $88,200
Employed locally 40
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,720
    25th
    $50,450
    50th (median)
    $63,520
    75th
    $78,210
    90th
    $88,200

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 85% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 15% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,400
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $77,830
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,330
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $77,030

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,340
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Dental Hygienists $97,090
    Pharmacists $141,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Santa Fe, NM is $30.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.40 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 1.1% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,720 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,450.