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

Surgical Technologist Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$79,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.25/hr
▲ 23% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
6,540
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,711 #10 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in New York, explained

Surgical technologists in New York earn a median of $79,550 per year ($38.25 per hour), which is 23% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $53,680, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $105,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $79,550 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $79,550 is worth about $73,711 in national buying power — ranking New York #10 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$53,680
$25.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,550
$38.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,330
$50.64/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $79,550 $73,711
Massachusetts $80,870 $76,468 −$1,320
Connecticut $79,890 $77,106 −$340
New Jersey $77,200 $70,953 +$2,350
Pennsylvania $62,680 $64,240 +$16,870
Vermont $60,660 $61,924 +$18,890

Surgical Technologist in New York: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in New York?

Surgical technologists in New York earn a median of $79,550 per year ($38.25 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does New York pay surgical technologists well?

At $79,550, New York pays 23% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 6,540 work in the state.

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