What surgical technologists earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,150 | $29.40 | 630 |
| Jackson, MS | $59,990 | $28.84 | 320 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $49,830 | $23.96 | 250 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $48,610 | $23.37 | 210 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $47,830 | $23.00 | 90 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $50,120 | $24.10 | 80 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $45,480 | $21.87 | 60 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,610 | $23.37 | 30 |
Surgical Technologists in Mississippi earned a median of $49,810 a year ($23.95 an hour) in May 2025, 23% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $47,120 to $59,590.
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $61,150.
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.