Surgical Technologists Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,780 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $38,660
90th percentile $54,090
Employed locally 110
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,660
    25th
    $38,660
    50th (median)
    $44,780
    75th
    $48,770
    90th
    $54,090

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Pharmacists $127,960
    Nurse Practitioners $102,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in East Kentucky is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.27 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in East Kentucky is 28.7% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $38,660 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,660.