Surgical Technologists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $47,800 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $60,780
Employed locally 90
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $39,940
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $50,100
    90th
    $60,780

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    California $81,120
    Salinas, CA $80,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,650
    Pharmacists $130,890
    Nurse Practitioners $109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.65 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 23.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,940.