Surgical Technologists Salary in Idaho

Surgical technologists in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $72,360 a year) and the least in Pocatello ($64,440), across the 4 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $69,990 and the median at $72,550 for 1,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$72,360
Lewiston$69,180
Twin Falls$68,410
Pocatello$64,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$72,360	$76,650	$62,940	$57,008	98
Lewiston	$69,180	$62,940	$58,250	$54,940	91
Twin Falls	$68,410	$63,280	$63,280	$54,439	92
Pocatello	$64,440	$59,550	$59,550	$51,650	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Technologists salary in other states

Surgical Technologists salary by city and state

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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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