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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$82,640/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.73/hr
▲ 28% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
290
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,161 #9 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Hawaii, explained

Surgical technologists in Hawaii earn a median of $82,640 per year ($39.73 per hour), which is 28% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $39,370, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $94,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $82,640 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $82,640 is worth about $75,161 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #9 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,370
$18.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$82,640
$39.73/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,010
$45.20/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $82,640 $75,161
California $81,310 $73,438 +$1,330

Surgical Technologist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Hawaii?

Surgical technologists in Hawaii earn a median of $82,640 per year ($39.73 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay surgical technologists well?

At $82,640, Hawaii pays 28% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 290 work in the state.

Surgical Technologist salary in other states

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