Surgical Tech Salary Guide: What Surgical Technologists Really Earn in 2026

If you’re researching surgical tech salary figures, here’s the short answer: surgical technologists earn a national median wage of $62,830 per year, or about $30.21 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Actual pay depends heavily on certification status, years of experience, employer type, specialty, and location — entry-level techs often start…