Surgical Technologists Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $53,030 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $62,920
Employed locally 160
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $53,030
    75th
    $59,950
    90th
    $62,920

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 67% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 33% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,700
    Nurse Practitioners $122,960
    Physicians, All Other $394,170
    Speech-Language Pathologists $64,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Slidell, LA is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.64 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Slidell, LA is 15.6% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.