Surgical Technologists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $62,950 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $40,370
90th percentile $81,270
Employed locally 280
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,370
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $62,950
    75th
    $65,460
    90th
    $81,270

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 81% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 19% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $82,430
    Barnstable Town, MA $81,630
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,960
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,060

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,900
    Physicians, All Other $254,690
    Nurse Practitioners $126,860
    Physical Therapists $103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Fayetteville, AR is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.42 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 0.2% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,370 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.