How much does a surgical technologist make in Phoenix?
$78,050a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $37.52 an hour or $6,504 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.52
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,050Median: $78,050Highest 10%: $97,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,050 | $25.02 | |
| 25th | $63,970 | $30.75 | |
| Median | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 75th | $84,880 | $40.81 | |
| 90th | $97,040 | $46.65 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Tucson, AZ | $64,510 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $60,730 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $60,620 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $37.52 ($78,050 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $78,050 against $64,650 nationally, 21% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $72,260, so Phoenix pays 8% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for surgical technologist pay?
35 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,040 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.