The median Surgical Services Technician salary is $73.00 per hour, or $151,840 per year, based on 39 job postings across 8 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$73.00
Median hourly
$151,840
Annual salary
$30-$89
Pay range
8
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Surgical Services Technician earns $73.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $30.44 and $76.65/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing stable movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Pagosa Springs, COLORADO is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Pagosa Springs, COLORADO sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
Stable
Current median: —/hr
Prior period: $83.20/hr
Job openings
-100%
— recent postings
Previous period: 4 postings
Daily pay signal
$85.90/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Surgical Services Technician postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about —/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$30.44
$63,315/yr
Median
$73.00
$151,840/yr
Top earners
$88.98
$185,078/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Mar 2026Current | $83.20/hr | 4 |
Feb 2026 | $96.20/hr | 1 |
Jan 2026 | $30.44/hr | 7 |
Dec 2025 | $88.68/hr | 1 |
Nov 2025 | $72.97/hr | 26 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$49.03
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~$53.69
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~$51.19
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~$58.37
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~$49.02
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10 postings · 9 companies
$75.89
$75-$76
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~$50.02
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~$56.92
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~$52.03
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~$45.56
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~$55.50
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~$54.18
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~$53.02
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~$45.41
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~$52.33
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~$50.81
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~$57.18
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Estimated from national data
~$58.65
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~$60.21
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~$59.89
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~$52.42
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~$50.94
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~$48.06
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Estimated from national data
~$60.11
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~$48.73
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~$51.30
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Estimated from national data
~$58.33
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~$48.69
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~$47.98
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Estimated from national data
~$45.98
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Estimated from national data
~$53.63
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Estimated from national data
~$60.19
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Estimated from national data
~$53.56
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~$46.09
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~$46.44
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Estimated from national data
~$60.46
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~$49.23
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~$60.40
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~$45.38
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~$58.34
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~$48.43
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Estimated from national data
~$59.11
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~$49.47
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~$45.32
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Estimated from national data
~$61.12
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~$55.46
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Estimated from national data
~$51.92
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16 postings · 1 companies
$30.44
$30-$30
Estimated from national data
~$60.32
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Estimated from national data
~$53.47
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Estimated from national data
~$48.67
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Surgical Services Technician salaries.
Pagosa Springs
Colorado · 10 postings
$75.89/hr
Pagosa Springs
Colorado · 10 postings
$75.89/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Surgical Services Technician positions.
Kaiser Permanente
16 postings
$30.44/hr
Kaiser Permanente
16 postings
$30.44/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Services Technician - On Call, Evenings | 10 | $30.44/hr |
| Or Surgical Services Lead Rn | 10 | $75.89/hr |
| Interim Surgical Services Director | 5 | $94.03/hr |
| Environmental Services Technician - On Call | 3 | $30.44/hr |
| Surgical Services Nursing Manager | 3 | $73.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Surgical Services Technician salaries.
FAQ
The median Surgical Services Technician salary is $73.00 per hour, or $151,840 annually. Pay ranges from $30.44/hr (10th percentile) to $88.98/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 39 job postings, the highest paying states for Surgical Services Technicians include Colorado, Washington. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 39 Surgical Services Technician job postings across 8 states, from 19 different healthcare employers.
Surgical Services Technician pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Surgical Services Technician pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates have remained relatively stable.
Surgical Services Technician pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.65 to $15.98 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Pagosa Springs offer $75.89/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $75.89/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Surgical Services Technicians typically earn around $30.44 to $30.44 per hour ($63,315 to $63,315 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $73.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 39 active postings with listed compensation for Surgical Services Technician. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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