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Surgical Technologist Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$74,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.64/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
240
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$72,478 #13 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Rhode Island, explained

Surgical technologists in Rhode Island earn a median of $74,130 per year ($35.64 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $49,910, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $101,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $74,130 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $74,130 is worth about $72,478 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #13 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,910
$24.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,130
$35.64/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,850
$48.97/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $74,130 $72,478
Massachusetts $80,870 $76,468 −$6,740
Connecticut $79,890 $77,106 −$5,760

Surgical Technologist in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Rhode Island?

Surgical technologists in Rhode Island earn a median of $74,130 per year ($35.64 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay surgical technologists well?

At $74,130, Rhode Island pays 15% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 240 work in the state.

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