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Surgical technician salary in New York

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$60,070median pay per year in New York, or $28.88 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $47,900lowest 10% earn less
  2. $54,44025th percentile
  3. $60,070median
  4. $63,73075th percentile
  5. $94,230top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $66,800[3]

The median pay for surgical technicians in New York was $60,070 a year in May 2025[1]. That is $6,730 below the US median[6].

Jobs in NY
470[4]
Rank by median pay
27 of 44[5]
Compared with US median
−10.1%[6]

How much do surgical technicians make in New York?

Surgical technicians in New York had a median wage of $60,070 a year, or $28.88 an hour[1]. The average was a bit higher at $64,100 a year[7]. The state ranked 27th out of the 43 states and DC with a published median[5].

Across the US, the median for this job was $66,800 a year[3]. New York came in $6,730 (10.1%) lower[6]. Compared with all jobs in New York, whose median was $59,670[8], surgical technicians earned $400 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of surgical technicians in New York earned less than $47,900 a year[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $94,230[2]. Employment was about 470 jobs in the state[4]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers, so it leaves out the self-employed. It also leaves out bonuses and the cost of benefits like health insurance[10].

New York vs US pay

Pay for surgical technicians in New York next to the national figures[1][3].

NYUS
Median per year$60,070[1]$66,800[3]
Median per hour$28.88[1]$32.11[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$47,900[2]$39,690[11]
Top 10% earn more than$94,230[2]$107,610[11]
Jobs470[4]22,270[3]

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for surgical technicians in the states that border New York, highest first[12].

StateMedian per yearJobs
New Jersey[12]$90,710n/a
Connecticut$67,580320
Pennsylvania$60,550240
Massachusetts$56,430n/a

Median pay for surgical technicians in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for surgical technicians are projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035[13]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[14].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgical technician make in New York?
The median wage for surgical technicians in New York was $60,070 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $64,100 a year[7].
How much does a surgical technician make an hour in New York?
The median was $28.88 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $23.03 an hour and the 90th percentile was $45.30[15].
Is New York a good state for surgical technicians?
New York ranked 27th of 43 states and DC for median pay in this job[5]. Its median was $6,730 below the US median[6].
How does surgical technician pay in New York compare with nearby states?
Among bordering states, median pay was $90,710 in New Jersey, $67,580 in Connecticut, $60,550 in Pennsylvania and $56,430 in Massachusetts[12].
What do you need to become a surgical technician in New York?
Across the US, the typical entry path is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience needed[14]. This is a US figure, not one for New York.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Assistants in New York was $60,070 per year and $28.88 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Surgical Assistants in New York: 10th percentile $47,900, 25th percentile $54,440, 75th percentile $63,730, 90th percentile $94,230. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Assistants in the US as a whole was $66,800 per year and $32.11 per hour, with about 22,270 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 470 people worked as Surgical Assistants in New York (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: New York had the 27th highest median annual wage for Surgical Assistants out of the 43 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Assistants in New York ($60,070) was $6,730 (10.1%) lower than the US median ($66,800). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Surgical Assistants in New York was $64,100 per year and $30.82 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in New York was $59,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Assistants in New York was $400 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Surgical Assistants in the US: 10th percentile $39,690, 25th percentile $50,170, 75th percentile $88,010, 90th percentile $107,610. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Surgical Assistants in states that border New York (highest first): New Jersey $90,710; Connecticut $67,580; Pennsylvania $60,550; Massachusetts $56,430. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Surgical Assistants is projected to grow 6.1% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Surgical Assistants: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Surgical Assistants in New York: 10th percentile $23.03, 25th percentile $26.18, 75th percentile $30.64, 90th percentile $45.30. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only New York. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.