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Surgical technologist salary in Maryland

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$68,970median pay per year in Maryland, or $33.16 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $45,590lowest 10% earn less
  2. $60,31025th percentile
  3. $68,970median
  4. $81,39075th percentile
  5. $85,820top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $64,650[3]

The median pay for surgical technologists in Maryland was $68,970 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,320 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in MD
1,880[4]
Rank by median pay
19 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+6.7%[6]

How much do surgical technologists make in Maryland?

Half of surgical technologists in Maryland earned more than $68,970 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $33.16 an hour[1]. The average was $69,740 a year[7]. The US median was $64,650, so Maryland was $4,320 higher[3][6]. Compared with all jobs in the state, where the median was $59,510, surgical technologists earned $9,460 more[8][9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $45,590 a year[2]. At the high end, the top-paid 10% earned more than $85,820[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $60,310 and $81,390[2]. About 1,880 people held these jobs in Maryland[4].

Among the 5 metro areas in or partly in Maryland with a published median, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had the highest at $78,750 a year[10]. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD had a median of $68,970 and 1,090 jobs[11]. Salisbury, MD came in at $58,180[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Maryland vs US pay

Pay for surgical technologists in Maryland next to the national figures[1][3].

MDUS
Median per year$68,970[1]$64,650[3]
Median per hour$33.16[1]$31.08[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$45,590[2]$45,940[13]
Top 10% earn more than$85,820[2]$96,940[13]
Jobs1,880[4]117,460[3]

Pay by metro area in Maryland

Metro areas in Maryland with the most jobs for surgical technologists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD[11]$69,6502,020
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$78,7501,430
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$68,9701,090
Salisbury, MD$58,18080
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV$55,98060

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for surgical technologists in the states that border Maryland, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
District of Columbia[14]$77,520340
Virginia$67,5801,910
Pennsylvania$62,6804,490
Delaware$62,250340
West Virginia$49,110580

Median pay for surgical technologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for surgical technologists are projected to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgical technologist make in Maryland?
The median was $68,970 a year in May 2025, and the average was $69,740[1][7].
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly wage was $33.16[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $21.92 an hour, and the top-paid 10% earned more than $41.26[17][2].
Which city in Maryland pays surgical technologists the best?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had the highest median annual wage at $78,750[10].
Is Maryland a good state for surgical technologists?
Maryland had the 19th highest median annual wage for this job out of 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $4,320 higher than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a surgical technologist in Maryland?
This is a US figure, not a Maryland one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience or on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Technologists in Maryland was $68,970 per year and $33.16 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 Technologists in Maryland: 10th percentile $45,590, 25th percentile $60,310, 75th percentile $81,390, 90th percentile $85,820. 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 Technologists in the US as a whole was $64,650 per year and $31.08 per hour, with about 117,460 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 1,880 people worked as Surgical Technologists in Maryland (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Maryland had the 19th highest median annual wage for Surgical Technologists out of the 50 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 Technologists in Maryland ($68,970) was $4,320 (6.7%) higher than the US median ($64,650). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Surgical Technologists in Maryland was $69,740 per year and $33.53 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Maryland was $59,510. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Technologists in Maryland was $9,460 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,510). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 5 metro areas in or partly in Maryland with a published median for Surgical Technologists, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had the highest median annual wage, $78,750. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. 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
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Surgical Technologists in the US: 10th percentile $45,940, 25th percentile $54,690, 75th percentile $79,750, 90th percentile $96,940. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Surgical Technologists in states that border Maryland (highest first): District of Columbia $77,520; Virginia $67,580; Pennsylvania $62,680; Delaware $62,250; West Virginia $49,110. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Surgical Technologists is projected to grow 5% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 7,100 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Surgical Technologists: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Surgical Technologists in Maryland: 10th percentile $21.92, 25th percentile $28.99, 75th percentile $39.13, 90th percentile $41.26. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Maryland. 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.