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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$72,260/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.74/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
2,410
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$71,774 #16 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Arizona, explained

Surgical technologists in Arizona earn a median of $72,260 per year ($34.74 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $50,030, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $96,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $72,260 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $72,260 is worth about $71,774 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #16 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,030
$24.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$72,260
$34.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$96,840
$46.56/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $72,260 $71,774
California $81,310 $73,438 −$9,050
Nevada $75,480 $75,496 −$3,220
Utah $62,720 $63,441 +$9,540
New Mexico $51,780 $56,153 +$20,480

Surgical Technologist in Arizona: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Arizona?

Surgical technologists in Arizona earn a median of $72,260 per year ($34.74 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Arizona pay surgical technologists well?

At $72,260, Arizona pays 12% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 2,410 work in the state.

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