How much does a surgical technologist make in Seattle?
$79,900a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.41 an hour or $6,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.41
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,260Median: $79,900Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,260 | $28.49 | |
| 25th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| Median | $79,900 | $38.41 | |
| 75th | $99,700 | $47.93 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.34 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Portland, OR | $82,430 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $81,470 |
| Bellingham, WA | $75,970 |
| Kennewick, WA | $75,000 |
| Spokane, WA | $72,030 |
| Bremerton, WA | $70,130 |
| Yakima, WA | $64,740 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $63,590 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.41 ($79,900 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $79,900 against $64,650 nationally, 24% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,270, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for surgical technologist pay?
26 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,700 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.