Surgical Technologists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,430 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $32,460
90th percentile $61,980
Employed locally 50
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,460
    25th
    $34,540
    50th (median)
    $48,430
    75th
    $55,740
    90th
    $61,980

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,370
    Pharmacists$127,040
    Nurse Practitioners$119,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southwest Louisiana is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 22.9% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $32,460 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,540.