verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Surgical Technologist Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$80,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.65/hr
▲ 24% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
310
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,528 #4 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Alaska, explained

Surgical technologists in Alaska earn a median of $80,380 per year ($38.65 per hour), which is 24% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $54,840, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $101,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $80,380 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $80,380 is worth about $78,528 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #4 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,840
$26.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,380
$38.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,060
$48.59/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $80,380 $78,528
Washington $77,270 $72,206 +$3,110

Surgical Technologist in Alaska: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Alaska?

Surgical technologists in Alaska earn a median of $80,380 per year ($38.65 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Alaska pay surgical technologists well?

At $80,380, Alaska pays 24% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 310 work in the state.

Surgical Technologist salary in other states

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