Surgical Technologist Salary in New York (2026) - $70,240/yr
New York pays a mean of $70,240/yr. The NYC metro area (New York-Newark-Jersey City) pays $78,320/yr. High cost of living significantly affects purchasing power: COL index 139 puts adjusted purchasing power at $50,532. New York has enacted a surgical tech registration law.
New York Highlights
NYC metro employers include NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai Health System, NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore Medical Center (Level I), NYC Health + Hospitals (public, multiple Level I facilities). NYSNA (New York State Nurses Association) union contracts at some facilities include provisions for allied health. Upstate: Strong Health (Buffalo), Rochester General, Albany Medical Center.
Licensure: New York requires surgical technologist registration. Out-of-state applicants must register with the New York State Department of Health. Processing time varies. CST credential typically required as part of registration. The New York City metro COL is among the highest in the country; compare adjusted salaries carefully when evaluating offers.