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

A Surgery Prep Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,817 for beginners, reaching about $43,838 at mid-level, and approach $44,049 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Surgery Prep Technician?

Surgery Prep Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surgery Prep Technician roles are District of Columbia $47,146, California $46,967, Massachusetts $46,341. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surgery Prep Technician roles make?

Salaries for Surgery Prep Technician level roles vary by specialization: Plastic Surgery Technician: $408,510; Surgery Technician: $55,575; Media Prep Technician: $54,496; Paint Prep Technician: $50,703; Cytology Prep Technician: $44,618.

Surgery Prep Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surgery Prep Technician make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgery Prep Technician in Delaware is $43,122 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,516
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,036 to $45,945
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,315

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Surgery Prep Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,945	$3,829	$884	$22
Average	$43,122	$3,593	$829	$21
25th Percentile	$39,036	$3,253	$751	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Surgery Prep Technician Salaries

A Surgery Prep 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 Surgery Prep Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Surgery Prep 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): $42,817
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,417
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,838
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,965
Expert (over 8 years): $44,049

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Surgery Prep Technician	$42,817
Intermediate Level Surgery Prep Technician	$43,417
Senior Level Surgery Prep Technician	$43,838
Specialist Level Surgery Prep Technician	$43,965
Expert Level Surgery Prep Technician	$44,049

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How Do Surgery Prep 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 Surgery Prep Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,146.
California: $46,967.
Massachusetts: $46,341.

District of Columbia $47,146 California $46,967 Massachusetts $46,341 Washington $46,171 New Jersey $46,154 Alaska $46,094 Connecticut $45,506 New York $45,268

Hawaii $44,506 Rhode Island $44,148 Maryland $43,905 Minnesota $43,573 Colorado $43,445 Illinois $43,403 Oregon $43,241 Delaware $43,122

New Hampshire $43,047 Virginia $42,879 Pennsylvania $42,389 Nevada $42,142 North Dakota $42,062 Michigan $41,934 Wisconsin $41,887 Vermont $41,793

Texas $41,534 Maine $41,516 Arizona $41,491 Ohio $41,461 Georgia $41,069 Indiana $40,874 Wyoming $40,835 Utah $40,776

Iowa $40,750 Kansas $40,546 Louisiana $40,486 North Carolina $40,465 Missouri $40,456 Florida $40,290 Montana $40,201 Nebraska $40,116

Kentucky $40,069 South Carolina $39,898 Tennessee $39,792 Idaho $39,749 New Mexico $39,439 Oklahoma $39,370 Alabama $39,119 South Dakota $38,698

Arkansas $38,468 West Virginia $38,344 Mississippi $37,974

Top Paying Cities for Surgery Prep 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: $44,629
Little Creek: $44,216
Magnolia: $44,399

Lincoln, DE $44,629 Little Creek, DE $44,216 Magnolia, DE $44,399 Milford, DE $44,629 Marydel, DE $44,050 Millsboro, DE $44,629 Millville, DE $44,927 Milton, DE $44,629

Nassau, DE $44,629 Ocean View, DE $44,927 Rehoboth Beach, DE $44,927 Seaford, DE $44,161 Selbyville, DE $44,927 Smyrna, DE $43,999 Viola, DE $44,399 Woodside, DE $44,271

Bear, DE $43,675 Newark, DE $43,692 Claymont, DE $43,726 Delaware City, DE $43,692 Hockessin, DE $43,726 Kirkwood, DE $43,692 Middletown, DE $43,910 Montchanin, DE $43,726

New Castle, DE $43,726 Odessa, DE $43,969 Port Penn, DE $43,573 Rockland, DE $43,726 Saint Georges, DE $43,692 Townsend, DE $43,905 Winterthur, DE $43,726 Lewes, DE $44,629

Wilmington, DE $43,726 Dover, DE $44,195 Dover Afb, DE $44,297 Bethany Beach, DE $44,927 Bethel, DE $44,161 Bridgeville, DE $44,629 Camden Wyoming, DE $44,242 Cheswold, DE $44,093

Clayton, DE $43,982 Dagsboro, DE $44,927 Delmar, DE $44,161 Ellendale, DE $44,629 Felton, DE $44,629 Fenwick Island, DE $44,927 Frankford, DE $44,927 Frederica, DE $44,629

Georgetown, DE $44,629 Greenwood, DE $44,629 Harbeson, DE $44,629 Harrington, DE $44,629 Hartly, DE $43,961 Houston, DE $44,629 Kenton, DE $43,982 Laurel, DE $44,161

Yorklyn, DE $43,726

Surgery Prep Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Surgery Prep 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$39,036

Average $43,122/year

$45,945

$3,253

Average $3,593/month

$3,829

$751

Average $829/week

$884

$19

Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,945	$3,829	$884	$22
Average	$43,122	$3,593	$829	$21
25th Percentile	$39,036	$3,253	$751	$19

Surgery Prep Technician Salary Growth & Career Path

Surgery Prep Technician

Surgical Technologist - Non-certified

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Surgery Prep Technician, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Surgery Prep Technician Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Surgical Technologist - Non-certified	$55,148	28%
Anesthesia Technician	$49,104	14%

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