Surgical Technologists Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $41,950 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.17
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $49,620
Employed locally 140
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $33,210
    50th (median)
    $41,950
    75th
    $49,070
    90th
    $49,620

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 74% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    California $81,120
    Salinas, CA $80,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$65,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,800
    Nurse Practitioners$103,860
    Physicians, All Other$363,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Dothan, AL is $20.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.53 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Dothan, AL is 33.2% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,210.