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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$62,250/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.93/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
340
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,370 #45 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Delaware, explained

Surgical technologists in Delaware earn a median of $62,250 per year ($29.93 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $48,150, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $79,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $62,250 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $62,250 is worth about $62,370 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #45 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,150
$23.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,250
$29.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,310
$38.13/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $62,250 $62,370
New Jersey $77,200 $70,953 −$14,950
Maryland $68,970 $65,711 −$6,720
Pennsylvania $62,680 $64,240 −$430

Surgical Technologist in Delaware: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Delaware?

Surgical technologists in Delaware earn a median of $62,250 per year ($29.93 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Delaware pay surgical technologists well?

At $62,250, Delaware pays 4% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 340 work in the state.

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