Surgical Technologist salary in Louisiana
What surgical technologists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,370$27.58 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$47,410 – $62,790Top 10%: $74,650+
Jobs2,2301.53× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $58,660 | $28.20 | 590 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $60,230 | $28.96 | 470 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $51,770 | $24.89 | 230 |
| Lafayette, LA | $53,770 | $25.85 | 220 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $59,100 | $28.42 | 170 |
| Alexandria, LA | $50,960 | $24.50 | 100 |
| Monroe, LA | $56,790 | $27.31 | 90 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $52,780 | $25.38 | 80 |
| Hammond, LA | $61,090 | $29.37 | 60 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $58,850 | $28.29 | 60 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $50,690 | $24.37 | 60 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $50,150 | $24.11 | 60 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $49,980 | $24.03 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Iowa · $60,540 Tennessee · $60,530 Kentucky · $60,490 South Dakota · $59,870 Wyoming · $58,850 Arkansas · $57,400
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Louisiana?
Surgical Technologists in Louisiana earned a median of $57,370 a year ($27.58 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $47,410 to $62,790.
Where in Louisiana do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Hammond, LA at $61,090.
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.