Surgical Technologists Salary in Arizona

Surgical technologists in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $74,690 a year) and the least in Flagstaff ($61,250), across the 4 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $72,640 and the median at $72,260 for 2,410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$74,690
Tucson$67,470
Lake Havasu City$65,850
Flagstaff$61,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$74,690	$78,050	$63,970	$59,901	103
Tucson	$67,470	$64,510	$59,340	$55,002	97
Lake Havasu City	$65,850	$60,620	$58,220	$53,838	94
Flagstaff	$61,250	$60,730	$49,520	$50,257	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Technologists salary in other states

Surgical Technologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2055.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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