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

A typical Surgical Tech in Nevada earns about $36.29 per hour ($75,480 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Spread evenly across the year, that works out to roughly $6,290 a month and $1,452 a week. Pay in Nevada moves within a fairly narrow band around that figure, from technician to technician and facility to facility.

Nevada's pay sits 17% above the national median of $64,650 for Surgical Techs, according to the same May 2025 data. That puts the state 13th out of 51 states and territories ranked for the occupation. Roughly 1,110 Surgical Techs work across Nevada, compared with about 117,460 nationwide, supporting hospitals and surgery centers in the state's larger metro areas.

Entry-level positions in Nevada typically offer around $23.24 an hour, or about $48,330 a year, for Surgical Techs just starting out. Pay tends to rise steadily from there as technicians gain hands-on experience in the operating room. Most reach the state's typical pay of $75,480 a year within a few years on the job. Facility type and specialty exposure often play a role in how quickly that climb happens.

Experienced Surgical Techs in Nevada often earn upwards of $40.83 an hour, or about $84,930 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $102,430 a year, or roughly $49.25 an hour. That's a spread of $54,100 between entry-level and top pay, driven mainly by years of experience, the type of facility, and which city a technician works in.

Nevada's typical pay for Surgical Techs has climbed from $60,970 in 2015 to $75,480 in 2025, a gain of $14,510. That's a 24% rise over the decade, though the climb wasn't perfectly steady. Pay dipped slightly in a few years along the way, including 2017, 2018, and 2021, before rising sharply from 2022 onward.

Nationally, Surgical Tech pay rose 46% over the same decade, nearly double Nevada's rate of increase. That gap means Nevada's pay advantage over the national figure has narrowed somewhat since 2015. For someone starting the career now, pay has moved higher over the past ten years, though nothing about that trend guarantees future gains.

Pay runs highest in Reno, where Surgical Techs typically earn $75,830 a year, or $36.46 an hour, across the metro area. That's slightly above the statewide figure of $75,480. Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas all report the same figures for their shared metro areas, at $74,200 a year and $35.67 an hour.

North Las Vegas sits at the lower end among the state's reported cities, at $74,200 a year, putting the spread between the highest and lowest cities at $1,630. Las Vegas carries the largest Surgical Tech workforce in the state, with 860 employed in the role. Cities with higher pay often come with a higher cost of living, which tends to offset some of the difference in take-home value.

Nevada's pay compares closely with neighboring states. Oregon and California both pay more, at $81,390 and $81,310 a year respectively, about 8% above Nevada's figure. Idaho and Arizona pay somewhat less, around 4% below Nevada, while Utah trails furthest at $62,720 a year, 17% lower. Licensure requirements for Surgical Techs can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which makes relocating across these borders more straightforward.

Surgical Techs in Nevada typically earn $75,480 a year, a figure that has grown 24% over the past decade. That puts the state's pay above the national median, with Reno leading and North Las Vegas at the lower end of a narrow in-state range. Readers weighing this career in Nevada can check the state's licensing or registry requirements and compare local pay using the city-specific pages for a fuller picture.