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Surgical technologist salary in Washington

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

$77,270median pay per year in Washington, or $37.15 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $55,270lowest 10% earn less
  2. $62,33025th percentile
  3. $77,270median
  4. $90,62075th percentile
  5. $103,690top 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 Washington was $77,270 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $12,620 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in WA
2,510[4]
Rank by median pay
10 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+19.5%[6]

How much do surgical technologists make in Washington?

Half of surgical technologists in Washington earned more than $77,270 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $37.15 an hour[1]. The average was $78,400 a year[7]. The US median was $64,650, so Washington was $12,620 higher[3][6]. Compared with all jobs in the state, where the median was $62,990, surgical technologists earned $14,280 more[8][9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $55,270 a year[2]. At the high end, the top-paid 10% earned more than $103,690[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $62,330 and $90,620[2]. About 2,510 people held these jobs in the state[4].

Among the 10 metro areas in or partly in Washington with a published median, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest at $82,430 a year[10]. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had a median of $79,900 and 1,460 jobs[11]. Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA came in at $72,030[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].

Washington vs US pay

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

WAUS
Median per year$77,270[1]$64,650[3]
Median per hour$37.15[1]$31.08[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$55,270[2]$45,940[13]
Top 10% earn more than$103,690[2]$96,940[13]
Jobs2,510[4]117,460[3]

Pay by metro area in Washington

Metro areas in Washington 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
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA[11]$79,9001,460
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$82,430650
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$72,030260
Kennewick-Richland, WA$75,000110
Yakima, WA$64,74090
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$70,13070
Bellingham, WA$75,97050
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA$81,47050

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Oregon[14]$81,3901,090
Idaho$72,5501,100

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 Washington?
The median was $77,270 a year in May 2025, and the average was $78,400[1][7].
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly wage was $37.15[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $26.57 an hour, and the top-paid 10% earned more than $49.85[17][2].
Which city in Washington pays surgical technologists the best?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest median annual wage at $82,430[10]. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had a median of $79,900[11].
Is Washington a good state for surgical technologists?
Washington had the 10th highest median annual wage for this job out of 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $12,620 higher than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a surgical technologist in Washington?
This is a US figure, not a Washington 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 Washington was $77,270 per year and $37.15 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 Washington: 10th percentile $55,270, 25th percentile $62,330, 75th percentile $90,620, 90th percentile $103,690. 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 2,510 people worked as Surgical Technologists in Washington (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Washington had the 10th 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 Washington ($77,270) was $12,620 (19.5%) higher than the US median ($64,650). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Surgical Technologists in Washington was $78,400 per year and $37.69 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Washington was $62,990. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Technologists in Washington was $14,280 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($62,990). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 10 metro areas in or partly in Washington with a published median for Surgical Technologists, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest median annual wage, $82,430. 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 Washington (highest first): Oregon $81,390; Idaho $72,550. 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 Washington: 10th percentile $26.57, 25th percentile $29.97, 75th percentile $43.57, 90th percentile $49.85. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Washington. 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.