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Surgical Technologist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$33.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,286/year ($4,524/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 19th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 1,880 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $68,970 a year — though pay ranges from $45,590 for newcomers to $85,820 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,880 Surgical Technologist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $68,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,286 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $68,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,343 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,276 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,064 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,286 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,524 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Maryland?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Maryland is $68,970 per year ($33.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,310 and $81,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $68,970, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $54,286 per year ($4,524 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 1,880 Surgical Technologist jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.