Surgical Technologists Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,610 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $68,300
Employed locally 30
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $49,310
    50th (median)
    $59,610
    75th
    $65,470
    90th
    $68,300

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,310
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,780
    Pharmacists $140,210
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in East-Central Montana is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.84 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in East-Central Montana is 5.1% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,310.