Surgical Technologists Salary in Kentucky

Surgical technologists in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $67,330 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($61,670), across the 4 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $61,370 and the median at $60,490 for 1,440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$67,330
Lexington$62,970
Paducah$61,770
Bowling Green$61,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$67,330	$63,590	$61,940	$52,476	93
Lexington	$62,970	$61,870	$51,980	$48,958	93
Paducah	$61,770	$57,570	$49,190	$48,532	86
Bowling Green	$61,670	$58,770	$49,390	$48,458	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Technologists salary in other states

Surgical Technologists salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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