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Surgical Tech Salaries

Surgical Tech salaries in California

Base pay
$49K - $70K/yr
$59K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$10K/yrAverage
$7K - $14K/yrRange
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I’ve been a registered xray tech for a year now, and now wanting to pursue a different modality. Ive been really interested in branching out into the mammography field. I’ve only ever had experience working at an orthopedic clinic, and I’m not sure how to go about emailing a local hospital if they could be a clinical site for me since I had already had clinicals there as a xray student. Could any one give me any advice?

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Top paying industries

The top paying industry for a Surgical Tech in California is Healthcare with a median total pay of $86,154.
The top paying company in Healthcare for Surgical Tech is Kaiser Permanente.

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$86,154

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The top paying company in Healthcare for Surgical Tech is Kaiser Permanente.

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Frequently asked questions about Surgical Tech salaries

The average salary for a Surgical Tech is $68,466 per year or $33 per hour in California, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $1,00,357 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in California is between $56,406 (25th percentile) and $83,889 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 29 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Surgical Tech employees in California as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Surgical Tech in California is $83,889 per year, $6,991 per month or $40 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Surgical Tech in California is $56,406 per year, $4,701 per month or $27 per hour.
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