Surgical Technologists Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,160 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.96
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $65,410
Employed locally 60
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $48,430
    50th (median)
    $58,160
    75th
    $64,520
    90th
    $65,410

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,770
    Nurse Practitioners $102,350
    Pharmacists $127,660
    Physical Therapists $107,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in North Central Tennessee is $27.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.29 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in North Central Tennessee is 7.4% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,430.