Surgical Technologist salary in Missouri
What surgical technologists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,120$29.39 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$50,690 – $68,410Top 10%: $78,410+
Jobs2,1000.95× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $62,250 | $29.93 | 980 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,790 | $29.71 | 810 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,120 | $29.39 | 320 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $56,750 | $27.28 | 100 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $58,440 | $28.10 | 90 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $59,380 | $28.55 | 80 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $49,880 | $23.98 | 60 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $64,360 | $30.94 | 50 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $53,860 | $25.90 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
North Dakota · $61,640 Oklahoma · $61,190 Montana · $60,970 North Carolina · $60,920 Vermont · $60,660 Kansas · $60,600
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Missouri?
Surgical Technologists in Missouri earned a median of $61,120 a year ($29.39 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $50,690 to $68,410.
Where in Missouri do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $62,250.
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.