Surgical Technologists Salary in West Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,460 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $31,780
90th percentile $63,880
Employed locally 50
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,780
    25th
    $40,090
    50th (median)
    $47,460
    75th
    $58,620
    90th
    $63,880

    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

    Related occupations in West Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $71,650
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,850
    Physicians, All Other $58,710
    Pharmacists $133,330
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in West Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in West Arkansas is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

    Is West Arkansas above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in West Arkansas is 24.5% 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 West Arkansas?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $31,780 per year in West Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,090.