Surgical Technologists Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $60,360 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $76,460
Employed locally 40
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $57,640
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $63,490
    90th
    $76,460

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,680
    Physical Therapists $97,650
    Pharmacists $139,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,440
    Emergency Medical Technicians $33,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southwest Montana is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southwest Montana is 3.9% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,640.