Surgical Technologists Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $48,720 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.42
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $59,290
Employed locally 220
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $41,510
    50th (median)
    $48,720
    75th
    $52,080
    90th
    $59,290

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 84% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 16% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    California $81,120
    Salinas, CA $80,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,010
    Pharmacists $132,690
    Physicians, All Other $375,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Mobile, AL is $23.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.06 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Mobile, AL is 22.5% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,510.