Surgical Technologists Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $59,320 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.52
10th percentile $49,980
90th percentile $75,780
Employed locally 120
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,980
    25th
    $58,160
    50th (median)
    $59,320
    75th
    $69,890
    90th
    $75,780

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 99% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 1% 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
    Redding, CA $94,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,900
    Salinas, CA $80,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Minnesota $77,950
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,990

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,870
    Pharmacists $119,950
    Nurse Practitioners $125,200
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Lafayette, IN is $28.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Lafayette, IN is 5.6% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,980 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,160.