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Surgical Technologist Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$30.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,619/year ($4,218/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 29th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 4,490 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $62,680 a year — though pay ranges from $47,130 for newcomers to $77,760 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,490 Surgical Technologist jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $62,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,619 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $62,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,342 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,795 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,924 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,619 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,218 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Pennsylvania is $62,680 per year ($30.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,060 and $72,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $62,680, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $50,619 per year ($4,218 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 4,490 Surgical Technologist jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.