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Surgical Technologist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$37.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,347/year ($5,029/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 11th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 2,780 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $77,200 a year — though pay ranges from $48,270 for newcomers to $100,490 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,780 Surgical Technologist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $77,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,347 — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
| Gross (median) | $77,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,154 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,906 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,793 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,347 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,029 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in New Jersey?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in New Jersey is $77,200 per year ($37.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,440 and $85,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $77,200, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $60,347 per year ($5,029 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 2,780 Surgical Technologist jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.