Surgical Technologists Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $53,860 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.90
10th percentile $38,020
90th percentile $73,280
Employed locally 40
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,020
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $53,860
    75th
    $66,120
    90th
    $73,280

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,640
    Nurse Practitioners $101,700
    Pharmacists $142,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southwest Missouri is $25.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southwest Missouri is 14.3% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $38,020 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.