Surgical Technologists pay range in Spokane
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,620 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Spokane earn between $58,940 and $77,200.
- $49K10th
- $59K25th
- $72KMedian
- $77K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,950 | $5,912 | $34.11 |
| Median | $72,030 | $6,002 | $34.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,940 | $4,912 | $28.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,200 | $6,433 | $37.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Spokane vs. Washington and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Spokane earn 10% less than the Washington average ($78,400) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | $70,950 | $72,030 | $49,220 | $90,620 | 260 |
| Washington | $78,400 | $77,270 | $55,270 | $103,690 | 2,510 |
| 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 Spokane
On the average salary of $70,950, a single filer in Spokane takes home about $58,743 a year, or $4,895 a month and $2,259 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Spokane a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Spokane area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $70,950 buys what about $70,705 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Spokane ($54,660). A typical home costs $423,842, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Washington cities
Spokane ranks 6th of 8 Washington metro areas for this job; Bellingham pays the most ($84,350).
- Bellingham$84,350
- Seattle$81,640
- Mount Vernon$79,260
- Kennewick$73,980
- Bremerton$71,690
- Spokane$70,950
- Wenatchee$69,160
- Yakima$66,160
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 Spokane: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Spokane?
$34.11 an hour on average, and $34.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Spokane?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Spokane?
About $58,743 a year ($4,895 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,950. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Spokane than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (44060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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