Surgical Technologists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,710 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Providence earn between $64,600 and $84,450.
- $55K10th
- $65K25th
- $77KMedian
- $84K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,030 | $6,336 | $36.55 |
| Median | $77,270 | $6,439 | $37.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,600 | $5,383 | $31.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,450 | $7,038 | $40.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Surgical Technologists salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $76,030, a single filer in Providence takes home about $60,083 a year, or $5,007 a month and $2,311 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $60,083 | $5,007 |
| Working in MA | $58,836 | $4,903 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $76,030 buys what about $74,705 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$80,090
- Worcester, MA$80,800
- Boston, MA$85,810
- Barnstable, MA$78,640
- Hartford, CT$84,470
- Springfield, MA$78,350
Highest-paying cities for surgical technologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,420).
- San Jose, CA$105,420
- Vallejo, CA$103,120
- San Francisco, CA$96,990
- Napa, CA$96,920
- Santa Cruz, CA$95,450
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Surgical Technologists salary in Providence: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Providence?
$36.55 an hour on average, and $37.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Providence?
About $60,083 a year ($5,007 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,030. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($69,506).
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; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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