Surgical Technologists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $62,320 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.96
10th percentile $41,890
90th percentile $72,710
Employed locally 200
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,890
    25th
    $54,410
    50th (median)
    $62,320
    75th
    $64,270
    90th
    $72,710

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 88% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 12% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Lansing, MI is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.86 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Lansing, MI is 0.8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $41,890 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,410.