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Surgical Technologist Salary in New York (2026)
$38.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,095/year ($5,091/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 8th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 6,540 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $79,550 a year — though pay ranges from $53,680 for newcomers to $105,330 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $53,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,540 Surgical Technologist jobs in New York (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $79,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,095 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $79,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,671 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,086 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,699 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,095 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,091 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in New York?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in New York is $79,550 per year ($38.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,390 and $98,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in New York?
- On the median salary of $79,550, a single filer in New York takes home about $61,095 per year ($5,091 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 6,540 Surgical Technologist jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.