Surgical Technologists Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $52,290 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.14
10th percentile $44,050
90th percentile $74,210
Employed locally 30
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,050
    25th
    $45,480
    50th (median)
    $52,290
    75th
    $61,900
    90th
    $74,210

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,270
    Nurse Practitioners $129,500
    Physical Therapists $93,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Northwest Nebraska is $25.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Northwest Nebraska is 16.8% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $44,050 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,480.