How much does a surgical technologist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $37.86 an hour or $6,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.86
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 1,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| 25th | $63,990 | $30.76 | |
| Median | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| 75th | $92,840 | $44.63 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.24 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $37.86 ($78,750 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $78,750 against $64,650 nationally, 22% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $77,520, so Washington pays 2% more.
Where does Washington rank for surgical technologist pay?
28 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,400 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.