Surgical Technologists Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $53,710 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.82
10th percentile $40,560
90th percentile $70,150
Employed locally 120
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,560
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $53,710
    75th
    $63,930
    90th
    $70,150

    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 South Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,690
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,090
    Physical Therapists$91,560
    Nurse Practitioners$128,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in South Nebraska is $25.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in South Nebraska is 14.5% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,560 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.