Surgical Technologists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Iowa
Surgical Technologists in Iowa earn a median salary of $52,467 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.5% vs the national median of $62,830. An estimated 680 surgical technologists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $39,400 to $60,670 depending on location.
$52,467
Avg median salary in Iowa
$60,670
Highest paying metro
$39,400
Lowest paying metro
680
Employed in Iowa
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Surgical Technologists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $60,670 | $51,360 | $62,740 | 120 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,500 | $59,160 | $61,780 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $56,920 | $47,440 | $61,350 | 70 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $53,650 | $48,720 | $61,070 | 80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $53,220 | $47,980 | $63,730 | 70 |
| Waterloo, IA | $52,100 | $38,360 | $58,720 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa | $49,990 | $45,610 | $56,260 | 80 |
| Northeast Iowa | $49,520 | $48,200 | $59,900 | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $48,700 | $48,700 | $61,750 | 90 |
| Ames, IA | $39,400 | $32,640 | $52,270 | 40 |