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Surgical Technologist Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$39.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,130/year ($5,177/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is the highest-paying state in the country for Surgical Technologists, with a median about 22% above the national average. Of the 290 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $82,640 a year — though pay ranges from $39,370 for newcomers to $94,010 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 290 Surgical Technologist jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $82,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,130 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $82,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,351 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,322 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,837 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,130 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,177 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Hawaii?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Hawaii is $82,640 per year ($39.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,810 and $88,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $82,640, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $62,130 per year ($5,177 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 290 Surgical Technologist jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.