Surgical Technologists
How pay grows with experience
Surgical Technologists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $55,768 |
| Median (typical) | $77,299 |
| Experienced | $89,144 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Surgical Technologists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $83,303 |
| Long Island | $82,671 |
| Hudson Valley | $80,287 |
| Western New York | $70,001 |
| Southern Tier | $65,441 |
| Central New York | $65,255 |
| Mohawk Valley | $65,122 |
| North Country | $64,451 |
| Capital Region | $62,775 |
| Finger Lakes | $60,181 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$81,470 median (+$4,170) · +23.1% by 2032
- Chiropractors$84,887 median (+$7,588) · +23.2% by 2032
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$86,337 median (+$9,038)
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$86,965 median (+$9,666) · +26.2% by 2032
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$88,389 median (+$11,089) · +27.4% by 2032
- Radiologic Technologists$94,007 median (+$16,708) · +26.8% by 2032
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$76,933 median (−$367)
- Therapists, All Other$69,712 median (−$7,587) · +13.2% by 2032
- Paramedics$68,223 median (−$9,076)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,771 median (−$11,528) · +24.1% by 2032
- Athletic Trainers$65,581 median (−$11,718) · +19.0% by 2032
- Recreational Therapists$65,242 median (−$12,057) · +24.5% by 2032
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