Surgical Technologists Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $76,230 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.65
10th percentile $62,340
90th percentile $83,010
Employed locally 60
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,340
    25th
    $67,740
    50th (median)
    $76,230
    75th
    $80,200
    90th
    $83,010

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$90,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,630
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,110
    Pharmacists$145,600
    Dental Hygienists$93,910
    Emergency Medical Technicians$39,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southeast Minnesota is $36.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southeast Minnesota is 21.3% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,340 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,740.