Surgical Technologists Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $49,960 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.02
10th percentile $39,440
90th percentile $65,570
Employed locally 230
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,440
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $49,960
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $65,570

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 91% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $82,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,010
    Alaska $79,040
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $77,030

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Pharmacists $131,280
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Shreveport, LA is $24.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.95 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Shreveport, LA is 20.5% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,440 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.