Surgical Technologists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Kentucky
Surgical Technologists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $49,823 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.7% vs the national median of $62,830. An estimated 1,740 surgical technologists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $44,780 to $57,280 depending on location.
$49,823
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$57,280
Highest paying metro
$44,780
Lowest paying metro
1,740
Employed in Kentucky
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Surgical Technologists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $57,280 | $48,180 | $62,500 | 770 |
| Lexington, KY | $53,800 | $50,630 | $62,510 | 340 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $49,630 | $48,120 | $59,860 | 80 |
| West Kentucky | $48,970 | $45,940 | $57,730 | 90 |
| South Central Kentucky | $48,750 | $42,760 | $54,950 | 150 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $48,290 | $46,800 | $59,690 | 70 |
| Central Kentucky | $47,080 | $42,670 | $55,920 | 130 |
| East Kentucky | $44,780 | $38,660 | $48,770 | 110 |