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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$77,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.15/hr
▲ 20% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
2,510
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$72,206 #14 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Washington, explained

Surgical technologists in Washington earn a median of $77,270 per year ($37.15 per hour), which is 20% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $55,270, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $103,690. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $77,270 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $77,270 is worth about $72,206 in national buying power — ranking Washington #14 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$55,270
$26.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,270
$37.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$103,690
$49.85/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $77,270 $72,206
Oregon $81,390 $78,743 −$4,120
Idaho $72,550 $75,973 +$4,720

Surgical Technologist in Washington: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Washington?

Surgical technologists in Washington earn a median of $77,270 per year ($37.15 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Washington pay surgical technologists well?

At $77,270, Washington pays 20% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 2,510 work in the state.

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