Surgical Technologists Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $50,540 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $74,730
Employed locally 70
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $50,540
    75th
    $61,260
    90th
    $74,730

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,150
    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southeast Missouri is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southeast Missouri is 19.6% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,500 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.