Tennessee Median
$60,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $64,650
State Rank
#42 of 51
3,310 employed here
How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Tennessee?
Surgical Technologists in Tennessee take home a median of $60,530 annually — roughly $29.10 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $64,650.
Within Tennessee, entry-level pay starts around $47,620 while the top 10% make $75,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,310 and $64,430 a year.
Surgical Technologist salary range in Tennessee
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,620 | $22.89 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $51,310 | $24.67 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $60,530 | $29.10 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $64,430 | $30.98 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,920 | $36.50 |
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How Tennessee compares
Tennessee ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories for Surgical Technologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Surgical Technologist salary in other states
Hawaii $82,640Oregon $81,390California $81,310Massachusetts $80,870Alaska $80,380Minnesota $80,210Connecticut $79,890New York $79,550District of Columbia $77,520Washington $77,270New Jersey $77,200Colorado $75,740Nevada $75,480New Hampshire $75,040Rhode Island $74,130Wisconsin $74,120Idaho $72,550Arizona $72,260Maryland $68,970Virginia $67,580Texas $65,220Illinois $64,650Indiana $64,240Georgia $64,010Nebraska $63,880Michigan $63,320Maine $62,860Utah $62,720Pennsylvania $62,680Florida $62,440Ohio $62,420Delaware $62,250South Carolina $62,160North Dakota $61,640Oklahoma $61,190Missouri $61,120Montana $60,970North Carolina $60,920Vermont $60,660Kansas $60,600Iowa $60,540Kentucky $60,490South Dakota $59,870Wyoming $58,850Arkansas $57,400Louisiana $57,370New Mexico $51,780Mississippi $49,810Alabama $49,420West Virginia $49,110
Working as a Surgical Technologist in Tennessee
Nationally, about 117,000 people work as Surgical Technologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Tennessee pay ($60,530) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Tennessee?
The median Surgical Technologist salary in Tennessee is $60,530 per year, or about $29.10 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,620 at the entry level to $75,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Tennessee pay compare to the national average?
Tennessee pays Surgical Technologists about 6% less than the national median of $64,650. Tennessee ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Tennessee a good state for Surgical Technologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,530 a year. About 3,310 Surgical Technologists are employed in Tennessee. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tennessee?
The highest-paying occupations in Tennessee include Cardiologist ($610,080), Dermatologist ($433,630), Surgeon, All Other ($373,510), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.