Surgical Technologists Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,520 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.81
10th percentile $40,300
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 50
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,300
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $49,520
    75th
    $59,900
    90th
    $64,680

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55,470
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,370
    Medical Records Specialists$46,600
    Nurse Practitioners$129,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Northeast Iowa is $23.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.20 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Northeast Iowa is 21.2% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,300 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.