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

A typical Surgical Tech in Utah earns about $30.15 per hour ($62,720 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $5,227 a month and $1,206 a week, figures calculated from the annual typical pay. Pay varies by employer and city, but this figure marks the middle of the range statewide, giving a starting point for comparing job offers.

Utah's typical pay runs 3% below the national figure of $64,650 a year for Surgical Techs, according to the same May 2025 data. That places Utah 28th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia. About 1,170 Surgical Techs work in Utah, a workforce large enough to make the local wage figures reliable. The gap with the national rate is modest and tracks with Utah's cost of living.

Entry-level positions in Utah typically offer around $22.00 an hour ($45,760 a year). Some new hires start closer to $23.65 an hour ($49,200 a year), depending on the employer and prior training. Pay tends to move toward the statewide typical figure of $62,720 within the first few years on the job. Hospitals and surgical centers in larger cities often move new hires up faster than smaller facilities.

Experienced Surgical Techs in Utah often earn upwards of $76,950 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $87,430 a year ($42.03 an hour). That leaves a spread of $41,670 between entry-level and top-tier pay. The gap usually comes down to years of experience, the complexity of the surgical setting, and which city someone works in. Techs in specialized units or higher-paying cities tend to land at the upper end.

Utah's typical pay for Surgical Techs moved from $37,540 in 2015 to $62,720 in 2025, a gain of $25,180. That amounts to a 67% rise over the decade, according to government wage data. The climb was fairly steady year over year, with a stronger jump between 2022 and 2024. Pay eased slightly from 2024's $63,380 to the 2025 figure but remains well above where it stood a decade earlier.

That 67% increase outpaces the national rise of 46% over the same ten years. For someone starting as a Surgical Tech in Utah now, pay has moved up substantially over the past decade, though nothing about future pay is guaranteed. The trend reflects broader wage growth across healthcare support roles rather than any single cause.

St. George pays the most in Utah, with typical pay of $68,080 a year ($32.73 an hour), about 9% above the statewide figure. Murray and Salt Lake City follow closely, both at $65,690 a year ($31.58 an hour). Ogden trails just behind at $65,440 a year ($31.46 an hour). These figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Logan pays the least among Utah's reported cities, with typical pay of $50,290 a year ($24.18 an hour), a spread of $17,790 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Murray has the largest Surgical Tech workforce in the state, with 470 employed there. Lower pay in smaller cities like Logan usually tracks a lower cost of living rather than any drop in demand for the work.

Utah's typical pay trails most of its neighbors. Colorado pays 21% more ($75,740 a year) and Nevada pays 20% more ($75,480 a year), while Idaho and Arizona both run about 15-16% higher. Wyoming is the exception, paying 6% less than Utah at $58,850 a year. Surgical Tech certification earned in Utah can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary by state board.

Surgical Techs in Utah typically earn $62,720 a year ($30.15 an hour), up 67% over the past decade. Pay ranges from around $45,760 a year for entry-level positions to over $87,430 a year for the top 10% of earners, with St. George and Murray offering the highest local figures. Anyone weighing an offer should check Utah's licensing or registry requirements and compare city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.