Surgical Technologists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $58,110 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $43,140
90th percentile $77,120
Employed locally 250
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,140
    25th
    $47,480
    50th (median)
    $58,110
    75th
    $62,980
    90th
    $77,120

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 95% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 5% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820
    Modesto, CA $82,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,370
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,330
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $68,940

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians$44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,750
    Pharmacists$137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Springfield, MO is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Springfield, MO is 7.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $43,140 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,480.