Surgical Technologists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $61,270 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $48,930
90th percentile $72,010
Employed locally 70
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,930
    25th
    $51,310
    50th (median)
    $61,270
    75th
    $63,820
    90th
    $72,010

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 79% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 21% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,900
    Minnesota $77,950
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,230
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,470
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $66,990
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $66,710

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,550
    Physical Therapists $84,930
    Dental Hygienists $80,410
    Medical Records Specialists $49,340
    Physician Assistants $136,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Traverse City, MI is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.33 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Traverse City, MI is 2.5% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,930 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,310.