Surgical Technologists Salary in New York

Surgical technologists in New York earn the most in Buffalo (average $85,200 a year) and the least in Rochester ($61,810), across the 8 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $81,990 and the median at $79,550 for 6,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in New York

Buffalo$85,200
New York$84,590
Kiryas Joel$76,470
Ithaca$76,460
Albany$66,390
Syracuse$65,160
Utica$62,170
Rochester$61,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Buffalo	$85,200	$77,440	$67,640	$64,687	96
New York	$84,590	$84,120	$72,800	$64,292	113
Kiryas Joel	$76,470	$75,390	$66,730	$59,026	109
Ithaca	$76,460	$77,760	$76,470	$59,019	103
Albany	$66,390	$64,070	$53,300	$52,478	100
Syracuse	$65,160	$63,270	$59,750	$51,557	96
Utica	$62,170	$60,860	$53,140	$49,319	93
Rochester	$61,810	$60,780	$51,910	$49,050	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. 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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