Surgical Technologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,830
↑ 53.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Surgical Technologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Surgical Technologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 53.4% since 2011 ($40,950 → $62,830)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $62,830
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,830 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $60,610 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | $55,960 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | $48,530 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | $49,710 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | $48,300 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | $47,300 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | $46,310 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $45,160 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $44,330 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $43,350 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $42,720 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | $41,790 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | $40,950 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.