Surgical Technologists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $53,460 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $41,350
90th percentile $70,250
Employed locally 580
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,350
    25th
    $45,310
    50th (median)
    $53,460
    75th
    $63,840
    90th
    $70,250

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 82% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 18% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $82,430
    Barnstable Town, MA $81,630
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,960
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,060

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Physical Therapists $94,970
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Little Rock, AR is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.70 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Little Rock, AR is 14.9% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $41,350 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,310.