Surgical Technologists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $69,470 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.40
10th percentile $54,870
90th percentile $77,970
Employed locally 70
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,870
    25th
    $62,670
    50th (median)
    $69,470
    75th
    $77,940
    90th
    $77,970

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,500
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,440
    Pharmacists $141,530
    Dental Hygienists $94,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southwest Minnesota is $33.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 10.6% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $54,870 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,670.