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

How does experience change A Surgical Technician's salary?

A Surgical Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,150 for beginners, reaching about $60,591 at mid-level, and approach $61,272 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 $60,300, 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: $95,655; Surgical Recovery Technician: $88,463; Surgical Laser Technician: $66,294; Surgical Technician Certified: $56,083; Surgical Technologist - Certified: $56,061.

Surgical Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Surgical Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgical Technician in Rhode Island is $56,500 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): $73,885
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,900 to $65,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,981

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Surgical Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,600	$5,467	$1,262	$32
Average	$56,500	$4,708	$1,087	$27
25th Percentile	$48,900	$4,075	$940	$24

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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): $55,150
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,778
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,591
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,999
Expert (over 8 years): $61,272

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Surgical Technician	$55,150
Intermediate Level Surgical Technician	$56,778
Senior Level Surgical Technician	$60,591
Specialist Level Surgical Technician	$60,999
Expert Level Surgical Technician	$61,272

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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: $60,300.
California: $60,100.
Massachusetts: $59,300.

District of Columbia $60,300 California $60,100 Massachusetts $59,300 Washington $59,100 New Jersey $59,100 Alaska $59,000 Connecticut $58,200 New York $57,900

Hawaii $56,900 Rhode Island $56,500 Maryland $56,200 Minnesota $55,800 Colorado $55,600 Illinois $55,500 Oregon $55,300 Delaware $55,200

New Hampshire $55,100 Virginia $54,900 Pennsylvania $54,200 Nevada $53,900 North Dakota $53,800 Michigan $53,700 Wisconsin $53,600 Vermont $53,500

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

Iowa $52,100 Kansas $51,900 Louisiana $51,800 North Carolina $51,800 Missouri $51,800 Florida $51,600 Montana $51,400 Nebraska $51,300

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

Arkansas $49,200 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:

Adamsville: $57,400
Albion: $56,500
Ashaway: $57,600

Adamsville, RI $57,400 Albion, RI $56,500 Ashaway, RI $57,600 Barrington, RI $56,500 Block Island, RI $57,300 Bradford, RI $57,600 Bristol, RI $56,400 Carolina, RI $57,100

Charlestown, RI $57,200 Chepachet, RI $56,400 Clayville, RI $56,400 Coventry, RI $56,400 West Greenwich, RI $56,300 East Greenwich, RI $56,400 Exeter, RI $57,600 Fiskeville, RI $56,500

Forestdale, RI $56,400 Foster, RI $56,300 Glendale, RI $56,300 Greene, RI $56,900 Greenville, RI $56,500 Harmony, RI $56,400 Harrisville, RI $56,400 Hope, RI $56,500

Hope Valley, RI $57,600 Hopkinton, RI $57,600 Jamestown, RI $57,100 Kenyon, RI $57,600 Little Compton, RI $57,400 Manville, RI $56,500 Mapleville, RI $56,300 Newport, RI $57,100

Middletown, RI $57,300 North Kingstown, RI $56,300 North Scituate, RI $56,400 Oakland, RI $56,400 Pascoag, RI $56,300 Pawtucket, RI $56,500 Central Falls, RI $56,500 Cumberland, RI $56,500

Lincoln, RI $56,500 Portsmouth, RI $56,900 Prudence Island, RI $56,400 Rockville, RI $57,600 Saunderstown, RI $57,100 Shannock, RI $57,600 Slatersville, RI $56,400 Slocum, RI $57,100

Tiverton, RI $57,400 Wakefield, RI $57,000 Kingston, RI $57,100 Narragansett, RI $57,100 Peace Dale, RI $57,000 Warren, RI $56,400 Warwick, RI $56,500 Westerly, RI $57,700

West Kingston, RI $57,100 West Warwick, RI $56,500 Wood River Junction, RI $57,600 Woonsocket, RI $56,400 North Smithfield, RI $56,400 Wyoming, RI $57,600 Providence, RI $56,500 Cranston, RI $56,500

North Providence, RI $56,500 East Providence, RI $56,500 Riverside, RI $56,500 Rumford, RI $56,500 Smithfield, RI $56,500 Johnston, RI $56,500

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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$48,900

Average $56,500/year

$65,600

$4,075

Average $4,708/month

$5,467

$940

Average $1,087/week

$1,262

$24

Average $27/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,600	$5,467	$1,262	$32
Average	$56,500	$4,708	$1,087	$27
25th Percentile	$48,900	$4,075	$940	$24

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