Surgical Technologists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,340 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Boston earn between $74,980 and $99,580.
- $62K10th
- $75K25th
- $82KMedian
- $100K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,810 | $7,151 | $41.25 |
| Median | $81,500 | $6,792 | $39.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,980 | $6,248 | $36.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,580 | $8,298 | $47.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($83,820) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $85,810 | $81,500 | $61,690 | $116,340 | 1,550 |
| Massachusetts | $83,820 | $80,870 | $60,350 | $109,550 | 2,220 |
| United States | $68,710 | $64,650 | $45,940 | $96,940 | 117,460 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Surgical Technologists salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $85,810, a single filer in Boston takes home about $65,227 a year, or $5,436 a month and $2,509 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $69,197 | $5,766 |
| Working in MA | $65,227 | $5,436 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $85,810 buys what about $79,258 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$85,810
- Pittsfield$82,550
- Worcester$80,800
- Barnstable$78,640
- Springfield$78,350
Highest-paying cities for surgical technologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,420).
- San Jose, CA$105,420
- Vallejo, CA$103,120
- San Francisco, CA$96,990
- Napa, CA$96,920
- Santa Cruz, CA$95,450
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Surgical Technologists salary in Boston: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Boston?
$41.25 an hour on average, and $39.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Boston?
About $65,227 a year ($5,436 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,810. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,710).
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; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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