How much does a surgical technologist make in Buffalo?
$77,440a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $37.23 an hour or $6,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.23
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,030Median: $77,440Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,030 | $29.34 | |
| 25th | $67,640 | $32.52 | |
| Median | $77,440 | $37.23 | |
| 75th | $81,020 | $38.95 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.85 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| New York, NY | $84,120 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $75,390 |
| Albany, NY | $64,070 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,270 |
| Utica, NY | $60,860 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,780 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $37.23 ($77,440 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $77,440 against $64,650 nationally, 20% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $79,550, so Buffalo pays 3% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for surgical technologist pay?
41 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,900 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.