What are the main factors that influence a Surgical Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Surgical Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Surgical Technician roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Surgical Technician's salary?

A Surgical Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,868 for beginners, reaching about $59,182 at mid-level, and approach $59,848 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Surgical Technician?

Surgical Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surgical Technician roles are District of Columbia $60,400, California $60,100, Massachusetts $59,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surgical Technician roles make?

Salaries for Surgical Technician level roles vary by specialization: Telemedical Surgical Technician: $95,644; Surgical Recovery Technician: $88,670; Surgical Laser Technician: $66,418; Surgical Technician Certified: $56,033; Surgical Technologist - Certified: $56,020.

Surgical Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surgical Technician make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgical Technician in Delaware is $55,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Surgical Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,203
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,800 to $64,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,063

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Surgical Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,100	$5,342	$1,233	$31
Average	$55,200	$4,600	$1,062	$27
25th Percentile	$47,800	$3,983	$919	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Surgical Technician Salaries

A Surgical Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Surgical Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Surgical Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,868
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,458
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,182
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,582
Expert (over 8 years): $59,848

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Surgical Technician	$53,868
Intermediate Level Surgical Technician	$55,458
Senior Level Surgical Technician	$59,182
Specialist Level Surgical Technician	$59,582
Expert Level Surgical Technician	$59,848

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How Do Surgical Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Surgical Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,400.
California: $60,100.
Massachusetts: $59,300.

District of Columbia $60,400 California $60,100 Massachusetts $59,300 Washington $59,100 New Jersey $59,100 Alaska $59,000 Connecticut $58,300 New York $58,000

Hawaii $57,000 Rhode Island $56,500 Maryland $56,200 Minnesota $55,800 Colorado $55,600 Illinois $55,600 Oregon $55,400 Delaware $55,200

New Hampshire $55,100 Virginia $54,900 Pennsylvania $54,300 Nevada $54,000 North Dakota $53,900 Michigan $53,700 Wisconsin $53,600 Vermont $53,500

Maine $53,200 Texas $53,200 Arizona $53,100 Ohio $53,100 Georgia $52,600 Indiana $52,300 Wyoming $52,300 Utah $52,200

Iowa $52,200 Kansas $51,900 Louisiana $51,900 Missouri $51,800 North Carolina $51,800 Florida $51,600 Montana $51,500 Nebraska $51,400

Kentucky $51,300 South Carolina $51,100 Tennessee $51,000 Idaho $50,900 New Mexico $50,500 Oklahoma $50,400 Alabama $50,100 South Dakota $49,600

Arkansas $49,300 West Virginia $49,100 Mississippi $48,600

Top Paying Cities for Surgical Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $55,000
Little Creek: $55,400
Magnolia: $55,300

Lincoln, DE $55,000 Little Creek, DE $55,400 Magnolia, DE $55,300 Milford, DE $55,100 Marydel, DE $55,200 Millsboro, DE $54,700 Millville, DE $54,800 Milton, DE $54,900

Nassau, DE $55,000 Ocean View, DE $54,800 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,900 Seaford, DE $55,000 Selbyville, DE $54,700 Smyrna, DE $55,400 Viola, DE $55,200 Woodside, DE $55,300

Bear, DE $55,200 Newark, DE $55,200 Claymont, DE $55,300 Delaware City, DE $55,200 Hockessin, DE $55,200 Kirkwood, DE $55,200 Middletown, DE $55,200 Montchanin, DE $55,200

New Castle, DE $55,200 Odessa, DE $55,300 Port Penn, DE $55,300 Rockland, DE $55,200 Saint Georges, DE $55,200 Townsend, DE $55,300 Winterthur, DE $55,200 Lewes, DE $54,900

Wilmington, DE $55,200 Dover, DE $55,400 Dover Afb, DE $55,100 Bethany Beach, DE $54,800 Bethel, DE $54,800 Bridgeville, DE $55,000 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,200 Cheswold, DE $55,400

Clayton, DE $55,400 Dagsboro, DE $54,700 Delmar, DE $54,600 Ellendale, DE $54,800 Felton, DE $55,100 Fenwick Island, DE $54,700 Frankford, DE $54,600 Frederica, DE $55,200

Georgetown, DE $54,700 Greenwood, DE $55,000 Harbeson, DE $54,800 Harrington, DE $55,000 Hartly, DE $55,200 Houston, DE $55,000 Kenton, DE $55,400 Laurel, DE $54,700

Yorklyn, DE $55,200

Surgical Technician Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Surgical Technician salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $58,552. While startup companies pay approximate $49,895.

Surgical Technician Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$49,895
Growth Stage	51~500	$52,670
Established	501~5000	$56,637
Enterprise	5000+	$58,552

Surgical Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Surgical Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Surgical Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Surgical Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Surgical Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$63,480	$31.0	15%

Surgical Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Surgical Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$47,800

Average $55,200/year

$64,100

$3,983

Average $4,600/month

$5,342

$919

Average $1,062/week

$1,233

$23

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,100	$5,342	$1,233	$31
Average	$55,200	$4,600	$1,062	$27
25th Percentile	$47,800	$3,983	$919	$23

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Surgical Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surgical Technician make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Surgical Technician Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Surgical Technician Salaries?

How Do Surgical Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Surgical Technicians

Surgical Technician Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Surgical Technician Salary by Company Size

Surgical Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Surgical Technician

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