Surgical Technologists pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,320 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Bloomington earn between $60,010 and $73,700.
- $52K10th
- $60K25th
- $63KMedian
- $74K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,160 | $5,347 | $30.85 |
| Median | $63,200 | $5,267 | $30.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,010 | $5,001 | $28.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,700 | $6,142 | $35.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Bloomington earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($66,930) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $64,160 | $63,200 | $52,130 | $76,320 | 80 |
| Indiana | $66,930 | $64,240 | $51,350 | $80,600 | 2,680 |
| United States | $68,710 | $64,650 | $45,940 | $96,940 | 117,460 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Surgical Technologists salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $64,160, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $50,486 a year, or $4,207 a month and $1,942 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $64,160 buys what about $67,477 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 7th of 9 Indiana metro areas for this job; South Bend pays the most ($74,760).
- South Bend$74,760
- Fort Wayne$68,580
- Lafayette$68,190
- Evansville$67,660
- Indianapolis$67,040
- Michigan City$66,430
- Bloomington$64,160
- Terre Haute$62,690
- Elkhart$58,850
Highest-paying cities for surgical technologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,420).
- San Jose, CA$105,420
- Vallejo, CA$103,120
- San Francisco, CA$96,990
- Napa, CA$96,920
- Santa Cruz, CA$95,450
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Surgical Technologists salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Bloomington?
$30.85 an hour on average, and $30.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $50,486 a year ($4,207 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,160. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do surgical technologists earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2055; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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