Surgical Technologists Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,880 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $59,840
Employed locally 40
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $55,530
    90th
    $59,840

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,200
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,230
    Nurse Practitioners $126,500
    Pharmacists $132,900
    Speech-Language Pathologists $84,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Central Louisiana is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Central Louisiana is 23.8% below the national median of $62,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Technologists in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.