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Surgical Technologist Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$72,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.88/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
1,100
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,973 #7 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Idaho, explained

Surgical technologists in Idaho earn a median of $72,550 per year ($34.88 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $48,430, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $87,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $72,550 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $72,550 is worth about $75,973 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #7 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,430
$23.28/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$72,550
$34.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$87,210
$41.93/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $72,550 $75,973
Oregon $81,390 $78,743 −$8,840
Washington $77,270 $72,206 −$4,720
Nevada $75,480 $75,496 −$2,930
Utah $62,720 $63,441 +$9,830
Montana $60,970 $64,420 +$11,580
Wyoming $58,850 $63,491 +$13,700

Surgical Technologist in Idaho: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Idaho?

Surgical technologists in Idaho earn a median of $72,550 per year ($34.88 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Idaho pay surgical technologists well?

At $72,550, Idaho pays 12% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 1,100 work in the state.

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