How much does a surgical technologist make in Boston?
$81,500a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $39.18 an hour or $6,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.18
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,690Median: $81,500Highest 10%: $116,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,690 | $29.66 | |
| 25th | $74,980 | $36.05 | |
| Median | $81,500 | $39.18 | |
| 75th | $99,580 | $47.88 | |
| 90th | $116,300 | $55.93 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $82,860 |
| Springfield, MA | $78,510 |
| Worcester, MA | $77,610 |
| Providence, RI | $77,270 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $39.18 ($81,500 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $81,500 against $64,650 nationally, 26% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $80,870, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for surgical technologist pay?
19 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.