Surgical Technologist salary in Tennessee
What surgical technologists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,530$29.10 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$51,310 – $64,430Top 10%: $75,920+
Jobs3,3101.34× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $63,120 | $30.35 | 1,120 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,150 | $29.40 | 630 |
| Knoxville, TN | $54,900 | $26.39 | 520 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $60,900 | $29.28 | 380 |
| Johnson City, TN | $59,180 | $28.45 | 120 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $60,500 | $29.09 | 110 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $51,930 | $24.97 | 80 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $49,870 | $23.98 | 80 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $59,620 | $28.66 | 80 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $52,510 | $25.24 | 70 |
| Jackson, TN | $59,090 | $28.41 | 70 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $49,880 | $23.98 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Montana · $60,970 North Carolina · $60,920 Vermont · $60,660 Kansas · $60,600 Iowa · $60,540 Kentucky · $60,490
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Tennessee?
Surgical Technologists in Tennessee earned a median of $60,530 a year ($29.10 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $51,310 to $64,430.
Where in Tennessee do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $63,120.
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.