Surgical Technologists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Surgical Technologists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $54,073 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.9% vs the national median of $62,830. An estimated 2,510 surgical technologists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $48,430 to $60,770 depending on location.
$54,073
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$60,770
Highest paying metro
$48,430
Lowest paying metro
2,510
Employed in Tennessee
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inSurgical Technologists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $60,770 | $50,910 | $64,970 | 500 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,410 | $52,120 | $64,670 | 900 |
| North Central Tennessee | $58,160 | $48,430 | $64,520 | 60 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $56,160 | $49,460 | $62,230 | 280 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,300 | $48,900 | $76,850 | 40 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $54,160 | $49,510 | $63,330 | 90 |
| Johnson City, TN | $53,240 | $47,920 | $64,260 | 70 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $52,510 | $49,320 | $59,560 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $51,180 | $48,670 | $56,730 | 380 |
| South Central Tennessee | $49,390 | $46,880 | $60,000 | 50 |
| East Tennessee | $49,160 | $46,330 | $60,250 | 40 |
| West Tennessee | $48,430 | $46,650 | $60,460 | 30 |