How much does a surgical technologist make in New Jersey?
$77,200a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in New Jersey. That is $37.12 an hour or $6,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.12
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,270Median: $77,200Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| 25th | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| Median | $77,200 | $37.12 | |
| 75th | $85,700 | $41.20 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.31 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $84,120 |
| Trenton, NJ | $70,610 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $69,650 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $63,250 |
| Allentown, PA | $62,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical technologists.
| 8. New York | $79,550 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $77,520 |
| 10. Washington | $77,270 |
| 11. New Jersey | $77,200 |
| 12. Colorado | $75,740 |
| 13. Nevada | $75,480 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $75,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.12 ($77,200 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $77,200 against $64,650 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for surgical technologist pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays surgical technologists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $84,120 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.