Surgical Technologists Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $53,640 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.79
10th percentile $29,490
90th percentile $66,030
Employed locally 420
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,490
    25th
    $40,420
    50th (median)
    $53,640
    75th
    $63,360
    90th
    $66,030

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 64% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 36% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,030
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,470
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,950
    Nurse Practitioners $107,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,750
    Pharmacists $138,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Huntsville, AL is $25.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Huntsville, AL is 14.6% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $29,490 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,420.