Surgical Technologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,420 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Washington earn between $63,990 and $92,840.
- $46K10th
- $64K25th
- $79KMedian
- $93K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,300 | $6,442 | $37.16 |
| Median | $78,750 | $6,562 | $37.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,990 | $5,332 | $30.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,840 | $7,737 | $44.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Washington earn 9% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($70,610) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $77,300 | $78,750 | $46,240 | $102,420 | 1,430 |
| Washington, D.C. | $70,610 | $77,520 | $37,800 | $101,180 | 340 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $77,300, a single filer in Washington takes home about $59,609 a year, or $4,967 a month and $2,293 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $60,559 | $5,047 |
| Working in MD | $59,750 | $4,979 |
| Working in DC | $59,609 | $4,967 |
| Working in VA | $59,580 | $4,965 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $77,300 buys what about $70,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$59,250
- Baltimore, MD$69,540
- York, PA$65,820
- Richmond, VA$64,570
- Salisbury, MD$58,010
- Harrisburg, PA$61,170
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 Washington: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Washington?
$37.16 an hour on average, and $37.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $59,609 a year ($4,967 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,300.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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