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How much do surgical techs make? According to the May 2012 records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual surgical tech salary is $43,480, which equates to a mean hourly wage of $20.91. The bottom ten percent in the profession earns $29,710 annually, while the top ten percent earn an average of $60,240 each year.
Factors That Can Influence Salary: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual surgical technician salary is $44,330. The lowest 10 percent of reported incomes was averaged at $31,410 while the top 10 percent of earners took home an estimated $63,410. The state with the highest average salary is Nevada with an annual mean salary of $60,770. There are many factors that can influence a surgical technologists salary.