Surgical Technologist salary in Wisconsin
What surgical technologists earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$74,120$35.64 per hour
vs U.S.+15%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$63,030 – $79,010Top 10%: $86,670+
Jobs2,1800.98× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $82,000 | $39.43 | 1,080 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,830 | $35.98 | 610 |
| Madison, WI | $75,930 | $36.51 | 330 |
| Green Bay, WI | $73,120 | $35.16 | 240 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $72,360 | $34.79 | 110 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $74,120 | $35.64 | 110 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $64,590 | $31.05 | 110 |
| Appleton, WI | $67,220 | $32.32 | 100 |
| Wausau, WI | $69,430 | $33.38 | 90 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $74,900 | $36.01 | 70 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $74,360 | $35.75 | 60 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $71,680 | $34.46 | 60 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,090 | $28.89 | 50 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $71,890 | $34.56 | 50 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $65,070 | $31.29 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Colorado · $75,740 Nevada · $75,480 New Hampshire · $75,040 Rhode Island · $74,130 Idaho · $72,550 Arizona · $72,260
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Wisconsin?
Surgical Technologists in Wisconsin earned a median of $74,120 a year ($35.64 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $63,030 to $79,010.
Where in Wisconsin do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $82,000.
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.