How much does a surgical technologist make in California?
$81,310a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in California. That is $39.09 an hour or $6,776 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.09
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,140Median: $81,310Highest 10%: $115,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| Median | $81,310 | $39.09 | |
| 75th | $99,260 | $47.72 | |
| 90th | $115,700 | $55.64 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $106,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $105,300 |
| Napa, CA | $102,500 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $100,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $99,960 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,390 |
| Redding, CA | $89,940 |
| Stockton, CA | $82,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $81,580 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $80,730 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,060 |
| Modesto, CA | $79,950 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,510 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $78,470 |
| Chico, CA | $78,050 |
| Riverside, CA | $77,490 |
| Salinas, CA | $72,780 |
| Sacramento, CA | $65,980 |
| Fresno, CA | $64,380 |
| Visalia, CA | $61,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical technologists.
| 1. Hawaii | $82,640 |
| 2. Oregon | $81,390 |
| 3. California | $81,310 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $80,870 |
| 5. Alaska | $80,380 |
| 6. Minnesota | $80,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.09 ($81,310 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $81,310 against $64,650 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for surgical technologist pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays surgical technologists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $106,800 a year.
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.