Surgical Technologists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,560 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Minneapolis earn between $78,620 and $95,680.
- $73K10th
- $79K25th
- $82KMedian
- $96K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,210 | $7,018 | $40.49 |
| Median | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,620 | $6,552 | $37.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,680 | $7,973 | $46.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Minneapolis earn 6% more than the Minnesota average ($79,670) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $84,210 | $82,000 | $72,730 | $98,560 | 1,080 |
| Minnesota | $79,670 | $80,210 | $62,820 | $98,470 | 1,770 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $84,210, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $63,869 a year, or $5,322 a month and $2,456 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $64,582 | $5,382 |
| Working in MN | $63,869 | $5,322 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $84,210 buys what about $80,336 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$40.49 an hour on average, and $39.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $63,869 a year ($5,322 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,210. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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