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Surgical Technologist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$36.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,489/year ($4,957/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 12th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 2,100 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $75,740 a year — though pay ranges from $51,040 for newcomers to $92,580 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,100 Surgical Technologist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $75,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,489 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $75,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,833 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,794 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,624 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,489 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,957 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Colorado?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Colorado is $75,740 per year ($36.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,930 and $83,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $75,740, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $59,489 per year ($4,957 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 2,100 Surgical Technologist jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.