Surgical Technologists Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $51,740 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.87
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $65,020
Employed locally 530
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $50,870
    50th (median)
    $51,740
    75th
    $61,130
    90th
    $65,020

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 76% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 24% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $71,850
    Oklahoma City, OK $62,030
    Roanoke, VA $60,700
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $59,660
    Oklahoma $57,310
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $54,320

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,320
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,420
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Pharmacists $133,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Tulsa, OK is $24.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.86 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Tulsa, OK is 17.7% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,870.