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

A Surgical Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,705 for beginners, reaching about $60,086 at mid-level, and approach $60,759 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Surgical Tech?

Surgical Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surgical Tech roles are District of Columbia $68,714, California $68,454, Massachusetts $67,541. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surgical Tech roles make?

Salaries for Surgical Tech level roles vary by specialization: Ob Surgical Tech: $56,383; Certified Scrub Tech: $56,080; Surgical Technologist - Certified: $56,038; surgical tech travel: $54,855; Lead Surgical Tech: $54,322.

Surgical Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surgical Tech make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgical Tech in Delaware is $62,849 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,332
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,041 to $69,907
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,843

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Surgical Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,907	$5,826	$1,344	$34
Average	$62,849	$5,237	$1,209	$30
25th Percentile	$56,041	$4,670	$1,078	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Surgical Tech Salaries

A Surgical Tech'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 Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Surgical Tech'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): $54,705
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,317
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,086
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,489
Expert (over 8 years): $60,759

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Surgical Tech	$54,705
Intermediate Level Surgical Tech	$56,317
Senior Level Surgical Tech	$60,086
Specialist Level Surgical Tech	$60,489
Expert Level Surgical Tech	$60,759

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How Do Surgical Tech 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 Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,714.
California: $68,454.
Massachusetts: $67,541.

District of Columbia $68,714 California $68,454 Massachusetts $67,541 Washington $67,293 New Jersey $67,268 Alaska $67,181 Connecticut $66,325 New York $65,977

Hawaii $64,866 Rhode Island $64,345 Maryland $63,991 Minnesota $63,507 Colorado $63,321 Illinois $63,259 Oregon $63,023 Delaware $62,849

New Hampshire $62,740 Virginia $62,496 Pennsylvania $61,782 Nevada $61,422 North Dakota $61,304 Michigan $61,118 Wisconsin $61,050 Vermont $60,913

Texas $60,534 Maine $60,510 Arizona $60,472 Ohio $60,429 Georgia $59,858 Indiana $59,573 Wyoming $59,517 Utah $59,430

Iowa $59,393 Kansas $59,095 Louisiana $59,008 North Carolina $58,977 Missouri $58,964 Florida $58,722 Montana $58,592 Nebraska $58,468

Kentucky $58,400 South Carolina $58,151 Tennessee $57,996 Idaho $57,934 New Mexico $57,481 Oklahoma $57,382 Alabama $57,016 South Dakota $56,401

Arkansas $56,066 West Virginia $55,886 Mississippi $55,346

Top Paying Cities for Surgical Teches

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: $62,566
Little Creek: $63,024
Magnolia: $62,934

Lincoln, DE $62,566 Little Creek, DE $63,024 Magnolia, DE $62,934 Milford, DE $62,725 Marydel, DE $62,828 Millsboro, DE $62,304 Millville, DE $62,400 Milton, DE $62,508

Nassau, DE $62,553 Ocean View, DE $62,390 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,509 Seaford, DE $62,545 Selbyville, DE $62,286 Smyrna, DE $63,068 Viola, DE $62,777 Woodside, DE $62,946

Bear, DE $62,801 Newark, DE $62,777 Claymont, DE $62,906 Delaware City, DE $62,840 Hockessin, DE $62,772 Kirkwood, DE $62,828 Middletown, DE $62,852 Montchanin, DE $62,786

New Castle, DE $62,795 Odessa, DE $62,884 Port Penn, DE $62,926 Rockland, DE $62,792 Saint Georges, DE $62,833 Townsend, DE $62,929 Winterthur, DE $62,800 Lewes, DE $62,532

Wilmington, DE $62,775 Dover, DE $63,024 Dover Afb, DE $62,692 Bethany Beach, DE $62,324 Bethel, DE $62,388 Bridgeville, DE $62,535 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,847 Cheswold, DE $63,004

Clayton, DE $63,006 Dagsboro, DE $62,280 Delmar, DE $62,180 Ellendale, DE $62,369 Felton, DE $62,720 Fenwick Island, DE $62,294 Frankford, DE $62,185 Frederica, DE $62,782

Georgetown, DE $62,257 Greenwood, DE $62,545 Harbeson, DE $62,323 Harrington, DE $62,641 Hartly, DE $62,836 Houston, DE $62,551 Kenton, DE $63,009 Laurel, DE $62,219

Yorklyn, DE $62,790

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

Understanding how a Surgical Tech'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 May 01, 2026

$56,041

Average $62,849/year

$69,907

$4,670

Average $5,237/month

$5,826

$1,078

Average $1,209/week

$1,344

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,907	$5,826	$1,344	$34
Average	$62,849	$5,237	$1,209	$30
25th Percentile	$56,041	$4,670	$1,078	$27

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