Surgical Technologists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $61,380 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $72,590
Employed locally 130
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $53,200
    50th (median)
    $61,380
    75th
    $65,920
    90th
    $72,590

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 87% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 13% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,900
    Minnesota $77,950
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,230
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,470
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $66,990
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $66,710

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,820
    Physicians, All Other $234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,180
    Dental Hygienists $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Kalamazoo, MI is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.10 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.3% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,200.