Surgical Technologists Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $49,160 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.64
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $60,250
Employed locally 40
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $46,330
    50th (median)
    $49,160
    75th
    $60,250
    90th
    $60,250

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $71,110
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,180
    Pharmacists $124,990
    Nurse Practitioners $106,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in East Tennessee is $23.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in East Tennessee is 21.8% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,330.