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Surgical Technologist Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$62,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.15/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,170
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,441 #44 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Utah, explained

Surgical technologists in Utah earn a median of $62,720 per year ($30.15 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $45,760, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $87,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $62,720 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $62,720 is worth about $63,441 in national buying power — ranking Utah #44 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,760
$22.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,720
$30.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$87,430
$42.03/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $62,720 $63,441
Colorado $75,740 $73,497 −$13,020
Nevada $75,480 $75,496 −$12,760
Idaho $72,550 $75,973 −$9,830
Arizona $72,260 $71,774 −$9,540
Wyoming $58,850 $63,491 +$3,870
New Mexico $51,780 $56,153 +$10,940

Surgical Technologist in Utah: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Utah?

Surgical technologists in Utah earn a median of $62,720 per year ($30.15 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Utah pay surgical technologists well?

At $62,720, Utah pays 3% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 1,170 work in the state.

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