Surgical Technologist salary in Indiana
What surgical technologists earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,240$30.89 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$60,240 – $77,210Top 10%: $80,600+
Jobs2,6801.11× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,360 | $31.91 | 2,530 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $64,240 | $30.89 | 860 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,450 | $30.51 | 670 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $63,590 | $30.57 | 540 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $63,140 | $30.35 | 210 |
| Evansville, IN | $64,220 | $30.88 | 180 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $67,660 | $32.53 | 170 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $63,200 | $30.38 | 130 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $60,830 | $29.25 | 130 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $63,850 | $30.70 | 120 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $65,220 | $31.36 | 120 |
| Bloomington, IN | $63,200 | $30.38 | 80 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $64,790 | $31.15 | 70 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $60,360 | $29.02 | 60 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $62,980 | $30.28 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Texas · $65,220 Illinois · $64,650 Georgia · $64,010 Nebraska · $63,880 Michigan · $63,320 Maine · $62,860
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Indiana?
Surgical Technologists in Indiana earned a median of $64,240 a year ($30.89 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $60,240 to $77,210.
Where in Indiana do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI at $67,660.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.