Surgical Technologists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $52,100 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.05
10th percentile $37,450
90th percentile $60,070
Employed locally 40
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,450
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $52,100
    75th
    $58,720
    90th
    $60,070

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    California $81,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,270
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,680

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Nurse Practitioners $127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520
    Pharmacists $132,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Waterloo, IA is $25.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Waterloo, IA is 17.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $37,450 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.