Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Surgical Technologists

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Hawaii$82,640
  2. 2Oregon$81,390
  3. 3California$81,310
  4. 4Massachusetts$80,870
  5. 5Alaska$80,380
  6. 6Minnesota$80,210
  7. 7Connecticut$79,890
  8. 8New York$79,550
  9. 9District of Columbia$77,520
  10. 10Washington$77,270
  11. 11New Jersey$77,200
  12. 12Colorado$75,740
  13. 13Nevada$75,480
  14. 14New Hampshire$75,040
  15. 15Rhode Island$74,130