Surgical Technologists Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,340 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.09
10th percentile $44,490
90th percentile $67,790
Employed locally 110
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,490
    25th
    $51,680
    50th (median)
    $56,340
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $67,790

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,830
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,690
    Nurse Practitioners $121,050
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southern Indiana is $27.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.70 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southern Indiana is 10.3% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $44,490 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,680.