Surgical Technologists Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $63,760 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.65
10th percentile $44,910
90th percentile $78,030
Employed locally 1,640
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,910
    25th
    $54,080
    50th (median)
    $63,760
    75th
    $67,110
    90th
    $78,030

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 85% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 15% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,900
    Minnesota $77,950
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,230
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,470
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $66,990
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $66,710

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,980
    Physicians, All Other $72,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,610
    Pharmacists $136,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,030
    Nurse Practitioners $126,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Detroit, MI is $30.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.15 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Detroit, MI is 1.5% above 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $44,910 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,080.