Surgical Technologists Salary in Massachusetts

Surgical technologists in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $85,810 a year) and the least in Springfield ($78,350), across the 5 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $83,820 and the median at $80,870 for 2,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$85,810
Pittsfield$82,550
Worcester$80,800
Barnstable$78,640
Springfield$78,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$85,810	$81,500	$74,980	$65,227	108
Pittsfield	$82,550	$69,040	$63,170	$63,096	95
Worcester	$80,800	$77,610	$69,740	$61,953	103
Barnstable	$78,640	$82,860	$63,840	$60,541	98
Springfield	$78,350	$78,510	$66,560	$60,352	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Technologists salary in other states

Surgical Technologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2055.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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