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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$75,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.41/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
2,100
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,497 #11 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Colorado, explained

Surgical technologists in Colorado earn a median of $75,740 per year ($36.41 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $51,040, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $92,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $75,740 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $75,740 is worth about $73,497 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #11 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,040
$24.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,740
$36.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$92,580
$44.51/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $75,740 $73,497
Nebraska $63,880 $70,897 +$11,860
Utah $62,720 $63,441 +$13,020
Oklahoma $61,190 $69,658 +$14,550
Kansas $60,600 $67,282 +$15,140
Wyoming $58,850 $63,491 +$16,890
New Mexico $51,780 $56,153 +$23,960

Surgical Technologist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Colorado?

Surgical technologists in Colorado earn a median of $75,740 per year ($36.41 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Colorado pay surgical technologists well?

At $75,740, Colorado pays 17% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 2,100 work in the state.

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