Surgical Technologists Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $53,690 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.81
10th percentile $40,970
90th percentile $64,050
Employed locally 80
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,970
    25th
    $47,350
    50th (median)
    $53,690
    75th
    $58,060
    90th
    $64,050

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,030
    Pharmacists $135,730
    Nurse Practitioners $116,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Central Missouri is $25.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Central Missouri is 14.5% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,970 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,350.