Surgical Technologist Salary in Utah: $67,475 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Utah's 41 metropolitan areas, the average median surgical technologist pay sits at $67,475/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2055. Because Utah sits at BEA RPP 98.1 (2% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $68,782 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: St. George ($68,080), West Jordan ($66,488), West Valley City ($66,383).
In 2026, surgical technologists in Utah can expect an average median salary of $67,475, which is slightly below the national median of $68,141, reflecting a difference of 1.0%. The highest salaries can be found in St. George, where earnings reach $71,756, while Logan offers the lowest at $53,006, resulting in a salary gap of $18,750. This disparity is influenced by various factors, including the cost of living, demand for healthcare services, and the concentration of medical facilities in different regions. Utah's licensing requirements and scope of practice laws are relatively straightforward, which supports the employment of surgical technologists. The job market shows a promising outlook, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 5.40% from 2025 data, indicating a solid demand for these professionals in the state. Key cities driving this demand include West Jordan at $70,078, West Valley City at $69,968, Sandy at $69,828, and Murray at $69,528. Overall, as healthcare needs continue to expand in Utah, surgical technologists will find increasing opportunities to advance their careers and earn competitive salaries.
Utah Surgical Technologist Salary Range
Overall salary range in Utah: $38,576 (lowest entry-level) to $108,621 (highest top earner)
Utah vs National Average
Utah surgical technologists earn 0.98% less than the national median ($-666/year difference).
Utah Surgical Technologist Salary Distribution (2026)
Surgical Technologist salaries in Utah range from $48,044 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $95,751 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $67,475. The Utah median is $666 below the US national median of $68,141. The average hourly rate is $32.44/hr. Approximately 1,414 surgical technologists are employed across 41 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$43,331
2025 BLS Actual
$64,018
2026 Current Est.
$67,475
2019–2027 Growth
+64.1%
Salary Trajectory for Surgical Technologists in Utah (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 5.40% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $43,331 | Actual |
| 2020 | $46,110 | Actual |
| 2021 | $47,131 | Actual |
| 2022 | $49,327 | Actual |
| 2023 | $57,913 | Actual |
| 2024 | $60,175 | Actual |
| 2025 | $64,018 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $67,475 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $71,118 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Utah metropolitan area, the median surgical technologist salary grew 47.7% from $43,331 (2019) to $64,018 (2025). At a 5.40% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $71,118 by 2027 — a total increase of $27,787 (64.13%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Utah metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 5.40% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Utah
Lowest Paying Cities in Utah
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Logan | $53,006 |
| Lehi | $63,450 |
| Clinton | $63,780 |
| Orem | $64,056 |
| North Ogden | $64,096 |
Best Value Cities for Surgical Technologists in Utah
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Utah cities offer the most purchasing power for surgical technologists.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | $71,756 | 97.321 | $73,731 |
| West Jordan | $70,078 | 98.1 | $71,435 |
| West Valley City | $69,968 | 98.1 | $71,323 |
| Sandy | $69,828 | 98.1 | $71,180 |
| Murray | $69,528 | 98.1 | $70,875 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Utah
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $48,044 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $67,475 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $95,751 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Utah metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 41 Cities in Utah
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. George | $71,756 |
| 2 | West Jordan | $70,078 |
| 3 | West Valley City | $69,968 |
| 4 | Sandy | $69,828 |
| 5 | Murray | $69,528 |
| 6 | South Jordan | $69,428 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City | $69,237 |
| 8 | Ogden | $68,974 |
| 9 | Draper | $68,795 |
| 10 | Layton | $68,571 |
| 11 | Holladay | $68,304 |
| 12 | Spanish Fork | $68,294 |
| 13 | American Fork | $68,148 |
| 14 | Saratoga Springs | $68,074 |
| 15 | Cedar City | $68,053 |
| 16 | Cottonwood Heights | $67,823 |
| 17 | Midvale | $67,823 |
| 18 | Roy | $67,795 |
| 19 | Tooele | $67,748 |
| 20 | Herriman | $67,724 |
| 21 | Taylorsville | $67,227 |
| 22 | Kaysville | $67,127 |
| 23 | Syracuse | $67,025 |
| 24 | Washington | $67,004 |
| 25 | Millcreek | $66,627 |
| 26 | Bountiful | $66,195 |
| 27 | Clearfield | $65,884 |
| 28 | Pleasant Grove | $65,842 |
| 29 | Springville | $65,435 |
| 30 | Eagle Mountain | $65,408 |
| 31 | Riverton | $65,339 |
| 32 | Vineyard | $65,232 |
| 33 | Highland | $64,911 |
| 34 | Payson | $64,776 |
| 35 | Provo | $64,737 |
| 36 | Park City | $64,278 |
| 37 | North Ogden | $64,096 |
| 38 | Orem | $64,056 |
| 39 | Clinton | $63,780 |
| 40 | Lehi | $63,450 |
| 41 | Logan | $53,006 |
More Utah Salary Data
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Written by Jessica Thompson, BA, CST
Career Analyst
Jessica has over 10 years of experience as a surgical technologist. She specializes in orthopedic surgical procedures. Jessica works at a community hospital.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 5.40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 surgical technologist compensation across Utah. State averages are employment-weighted across 41 metro areas — larger metro areas with more surgical technologistscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.40%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for surgical technologists (SOC 29-2055).
Compiled and verified by Jessica Thompson, BA, CST, a licensed surgical technologist with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov