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Surgical Technologist Salary in Nevada (2026)
$36.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,930/year ($5,161/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 13th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 1,110 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $75,480 a year — though pay ranges from $48,330 for newcomers to $102,430 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,110 Surgical Technologist jobs in Nevada (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $75,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $61,930 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,776 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,774 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,930 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,161 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Nevada?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Nevada is $75,480 per year ($36.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,730 and $84,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $75,480, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $61,930 per year ($5,161 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,110 Surgical Technologist jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.