Surgical Technologists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $66,990 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.21
10th percentile $59,090
90th percentile $83,710
Employed locally 850
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,090
    25th
    $61,380
    50th (median)
    $66,990
    75th
    $76,700
    90th
    $83,710

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $72,840
    Sheboygan, WI $71,430
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,790
    Duluth, MN-WI $69,210
    Madison, WI $67,810

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Milwaukee, WI is $32.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.67 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 6.6% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,090 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,380.