Surgical Technologists Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $64,450 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.99
10th percentile $48,770
90th percentile $82,090
Employed locally 70
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,770
    25th
    $59,090
    50th (median)
    $64,450
    75th
    $75,910
    90th
    $82,090

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 88% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,900
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $72,840
    Sheboygan, WI $71,430
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,790
    Duluth, MN-WI $69,210
    Madison, WI $67,810

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,340
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,640
    Dental Hygienists $84,220
    Physicians, All Other $376,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Oshkosh, WI is $30.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.90 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Oshkosh, WI is 2.6% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,770 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,090.