How much does a Surgical Tech make?

Updated Nov 27, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$54K - $97K/yr
Base Pay
$48K - $86K/yr
Additional Pay
$6K - $11K/yr

$72K

/yr
$54K$97K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Surgical Tech is $71,803 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $64,017 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $7,786 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $54K-$97K/yr?

Related Job Titles

For Surgical Tech

Some related job titles are Surgical First Assistant Salaries with median pay of $87,071, Surgical Technician Salaries with median pay of $60,207, Surgical Technologist Salaries with median pay of $68,640, Surgical Technologist Instructor Salaries with median pay of $80,144.

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Ascension
3.4
Surgical TechnologistSee 29 salaries from this location

$30

 / hr
HCA Healthcare
3.3
Surgical TechnologistSee 25 salaries from this location

$30

 / hr
Northside Hospital
4.3
Surgical TechnologistSee 22 salaries from this location

$30

 / hr
US Air Force
4.1
Surgical TechnologistSee 21 salaries from this location

$63,522

 / yr
Kaiser Permanente
3.9
Surgical TechnologistSee 20 salaries from this location

$38

 / hr
Providence
3.6
Surgical TechnologistSee 17 salaries from this location

$30

 / hr
Piedmont Healthcare
3.6
Surgical TechnologistSee 15 salaries from this location

$28

 / hr

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Banner Health
3.3
Surgical TechnologistSee 15 salaries from this location

$27

 / hr
UPMC
3.3
Surgical TechnologistSee 14 salaries from this location

$31

 / hr
US Department of Veterans Affairs
3.7
Surgical TechnologistSee 14 salaries from this location

$33

 / hr
United Surgical Partners
3.1
Surgical TechnologistSee 13 salaries from this location

$30

 / hr
Scripps Health
3.9
Surgical TechnologistSee 13 salaries from this location

$31

 / hr
US Army
3.8
Surgical TechnologistSee 13 salaries from this location

$62,782

 / yr
Loma Linda University Health
3.7
Surgical TechnologistSee 12 salaries from this location

$31

 / hr
Sutter Health
3.8
Surgical TechnologistSee 11 salaries from this location

$39

 / hr
US Navy
3.7
Surgical TechnologistSee 11 salaries from this location

$64,645

 / yr
Emory Healthcare
3.6
Surgical TechnologistSee 10 salaries from this location

$30

 / hr
Wellstar Health System
3.5
Surgical TechnologistSee 10 salaries from this location

$29

 / hr
Bucks County Plastic SurgerySurgical TechnologistSee 9 salaries from this location

$28

 / hr
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
3.4
Surgical TechnologistSee 9 salaries from this location

$31

 / hr
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Surgical Tech Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Ascension Surgical Technologist salaries - 29 salaries reported$30/hr
HCA Healthcare Surgical Technologist salaries - 25 salaries reported$30/hr
Northside Hospital Surgical Technologist salaries - 22 salaries reported$30/hr
US Air Force Surgical Technologist salaries - 21 salaries reported$63,522/yr
Kaiser Permanente Surgical Technologist salaries - 20 salaries reported$38/hr
Providence Surgical Technologist salaries - 17 salaries reported$30/hr
Piedmont Healthcare Surgical Technologist salaries - 15 salaries reported$28/hr
Banner Health Surgical Technologist salaries - 15 salaries reported$27/hr
UPMC Surgical Technologist salaries - 14 salaries reported$31/hr
US Department of Veterans Affairs Surgical Technologist salaries - 14 salaries reported$33/hr
United Surgical Partners Surgical Technologist salaries - 13 salaries reported$30/hr
Scripps Health Surgical Technologist salaries - 13 salaries reported$31/hr
US Army Surgical Technologist salaries - 13 salaries reported$62,782/yr
Loma Linda University Health Surgical Technologist salaries - 12 salaries reported$31/hr
Sutter Health Surgical Technologist salaries - 11 salaries reported$39/hr
US Navy Surgical Technologist salaries - 11 salaries reported$64,645/yr
Emory Healthcare Surgical Technologist salaries - 10 salaries reported$30/hr
Wellstar Health System Surgical Technologist salaries - 10 salaries reported$29/hr
Bucks County Plastic Surgery Surgical Technologist salaries - 9 salaries reported$28/hr
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Surgical Technologist salaries - 9 salaries reported$31/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Surgical Tech in United States

The top paying industry for a Surgical Tech in United States is Healthcare with a median total pay of $76,930.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • HealthcareHealthcare$76,930

    0% Lower than other industries

Healthcare

The top paying company in Healthcare for Surgical Tech is Kaiser Permanente.

Kaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente$76,930/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Certified Surgical Technologist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$35

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$646

/hr

$46 | $600

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Surg Tech

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$28

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Surgical Technologist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$36

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Surgical Neurophysiologist/CNIM

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$99,000

/yr

$84K | $15K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Scrub Tech

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$1,530

/hr

$30 | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Certified Surgical Technologist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Surgical Tech

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$31

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Certified Surgical Technologist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Surgical Tech pay FAQ

The average salary for a Surgical Tech is $71,803 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 185 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Surgical Tech employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Surgical Tech in United States is $96,524 per year.

The lowest salary for a Surgical Tech in United States is $53,853 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Surgical Tech or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Surgical Tech.

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