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Surgical Technologist Salary in Washington (2026)
$37.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,189/year ($5,266/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 10th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 2,510 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $77,270 a year — though pay ranges from $55,270 for newcomers to $103,690 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,510 Surgical Technologist jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $77,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $63,189 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $77,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,169 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,911 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,189 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,266 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Washington?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Washington is $77,270 per year ($37.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,330 and $90,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $77,270, a single filer in Washington takes home about $63,189 per year ($5,266 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,510 Surgical Technologist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.