Surgical Technologists Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,070 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $48,520
90th percentile $102,470
Employed locally 40
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,520
    25th
    $48,520
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $63,300
    90th
    $102,470

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,420
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,290
    Emergency Medical Technicians$41,250
    Physical Therapists$87,880
    Pharmacists$132,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southwest New York is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southwest New York is 4.4% below 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,520 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,520.