Surgical Technologists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $60,670 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $49,320
90th percentile $67,130
Employed locally 120
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,320
    25th
    $51,360
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $62,740
    90th
    $67,130

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 72% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 28% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $81,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,270
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,680

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Des Moines, IA is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.40 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,320 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,360.