Surgical Technologists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $66,710 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.07
10th percentile $57,500
90th percentile $81,760
Employed locally 120
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,500
    25th
    $61,680
    50th (median)
    $66,710
    75th
    $75,450
    90th
    $81,760

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,470
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,580
    Pharmacists $146,680
    Physical Therapists $99,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Northwest Minnesota is $32.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 6.2% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,500 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,680.