Surgical Technologists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $101,820 +62.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.95
10th percentile $60,890
90th percentile $123,270
Employed locally 120
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,890
    25th
    $80,440
    50th (median)
    $101,820
    75th
    $107,400
    90th
    $123,270

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 99% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 1% 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
    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Santa Rosa, CA is $48.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 62.1% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,890 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,440.