Surgical Technologists Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,710 -36.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.09
10th percentile $28,390
90th percentile $53,000
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,390
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $39,710
    75th
    $49,100
    90th
    $53,000

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $62,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,670
    Pharmacists $128,530
    Nurse Practitioners $108,830
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Northwest Alabama is $19.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Northwest Alabama is 36.8% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $28,390 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.