How Much Does a Surgical Tech Make in Idaho in 2026?

A typical Surgical Tech in Idaho earns about $34.88 per hour, or $72,550 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $6,046 a month and $1,395 a week. These figures reflect the middle of the pay range across the state, before accounting for experience or location within Idaho.

Idaho's pay runs about 12% above the national figure of $64,650 a year; nationally, Surgical Techs earn a typical $31.08 an hour, compared with Idaho's $34.88. That puts the state 17th among all states for Surgical Tech pay, out of 51 ranked. Idaho employs about 1,100 Surgical Techs, a modest workforce compared with the national total of 117,460, but enough to establish a clear local pay picture.

Entry-level positions in Idaho typically offer around $23.29 an hour, or about $48,430 a year, for Surgical Techs early in their careers. Within the first few years, pay commonly rises to around $29.56 an hour, or about $61,490 a year, as techs gain experience. From there, pay continues climbing toward the typical level of $34.88 an hour, or $72,550 a year.

Experienced Surgical Techs in Idaho often earn upwards of $37.33 an hour, or about $77,640 a year, and the top 10% make over $41.93 an hour, or $87,210 a year. That leaves a spread of $38,780 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all factor into where an individual tech falls within that range.

Idaho's Surgical Tech pay has climbed over the past decade, from $42,230 in 2015 to $72,550 in 2025. That's a gain of $30,320, or a 72% rise over ten years. Growth wasn't perfectly steady; pay held flat between 2018 and 2019, then jumped sharply between 2021 and 2022 and again into 2025.

Nationally, Surgical Tech pay rose 46% over the same decade, meaning Idaho's climb outpaced the national trend by a wide margin. Idaho's rate of increase nearly matched twice the national pace. For someone starting out now, that history shows pay has moved up substantially in Idaho, though past growth doesn't guarantee future increases.

Pay runs highest in Boise City, where Surgical Techs typically earn $76,650 a year, or $36.85 an hour, about 6% above the statewide figure. Twin Falls follows at $63,280 a year ($30.43 an hour), and Lewiston at $62,940 a year ($30.26 an hour). Boise City is also home to the largest Surgical Tech workforce in the state, with about 460 employed there, more than four times any other listed city.

Pocatello pays the least among Idaho's listed cities, with Surgical Techs typically earning $59,550 a year, or $28.63 an hour, at a workforce of about 40. That's a spread of $17,100 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state. Boise's higher cost of living helps explain part of that gap, since pay in pricier metro areas typically runs higher to match local expenses. City figures reflect each full metro area.

Idaho's typical pay compares closely with its neighbors. Oregon pays the most at $81,390 a year, 12% above Idaho, followed by Washington at $77,270 and Nevada at $75,480. Utah, Montana, and Wyoming all pay less, with Wyoming lowest at $58,850, 19% below Idaho, while Utah sits at $62,720 and Montana at $60,970. Surgical Tech licensure or certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, easing a move across the region.

Idaho Surgical Techs typically earn $72,550 a year, or $34.88 an hour, as of the latest government wage data (May 2025). That figure has climbed 72% over the past decade, up from $42,230 in 2015. Anyone weighing a move or a new role in Idaho should check the state licensing or registry page for current requirements, and review city-level figures for Boise City, Twin Falls, Lewiston, and Pocatello before deciding where to work.