Median pay$61,640$29.63 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$52,950 – $62,730Top 10%: $72,120+
Jobs3701.14× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in North Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $62,360 | $29.98 | 170 |
| Bismarck, ND | $61,690 | $29.66 | 80 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $61,190 | $29.42 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Dakota
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in North Dakota
Registered Nurses · $80,730 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,440 Nursing Assistants · $45,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,680 Nurse Practitioners · $130,070 Pharmacists · $142,040 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,560 Dental Assistants · $57,770 Physical Therapists · $85,330 Emergency Medical Technicians · $39,670 Physicians, All Other · $454,550
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in North Dakota?
Surgical Technologists in North Dakota earned a median of $61,640 a year ($29.63 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $52,950 to $62,730.
Where in North Dakota do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in North Dakota, pay was highest in Fargo, ND-MN at $62,360.
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.