Surgical Technologists Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,920 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.37
10th percentile $46,350
90th percentile $64,000
Employed locally 70
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,350
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $56,920
    75th
    $61,350
    90th
    $64,000

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,900
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,860
    Nurse Practitioners $123,910
    Physical Therapists $97,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southeast Iowa is $27.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.16 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southeast Iowa is 9.4% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,350 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.