Surgical Technologists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $62,840 +0% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $48,820
90th percentile $83,660
Employed locally 790
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,820
    25th
    $57,320
    50th (median)
    $62,840
    75th
    $74,610
    90th
    $83,660

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 80% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 20% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Nurse Practitioners $129,390
    Pharmacists $137,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 0% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,820 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,320.