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Surgical technologist salary in Indiana

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$64,240median pay per year in Indiana, or $30.89 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $51,350lowest 10% earn less
  2. $60,24025th percentile
  3. $64,240median
  4. $77,21075th percentile
  5. $80,600top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $64,650[3]

The median pay for surgical technologists in Indiana was $64,240 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $410 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in IN
2,680[4]
Rank by median pay
23 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−0.6%[6]

How much do surgical technologists make in Indiana?

Half of surgical technologists in Indiana earned more than $64,240 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $30.89 an hour[1]. The average was $66,930 a year[7]. The US median was $64,650, so Indiana was $410 lower[3][6]. Compared with all jobs in the state, where the median was $47,860, surgical technologists earned $16,380 more[8][9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $51,350 a year[2]. At the high end, the top-paid 10% earned more than $80,600[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $60,240 and $77,210[2]. About 2,680 people held these jobs in Indiana[4].

Among the 12 metro areas in or partly in Indiana with a published median, South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI had the highest at $67,660 a year[10]. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had a median of $66,360 and 2,530 jobs[11]. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN had a median of $64,240[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Indiana vs US pay

Pay for surgical technologists in Indiana next to the national figures[1][3].

INUS
Median per year$64,240[1]$64,650[3]
Median per hour$30.89[1]$31.08[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$51,350[2]$45,940[13]
Top 10% earn more than$80,600[2]$96,940[13]
Jobs2,680[4]117,460[3]

Pay by metro area in Indiana

Metro areas in Indiana with the most jobs for surgical technologists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN[11]$66,3602,530
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$64,240860
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$63,450670
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$63,590540
Fort Wayne, IN$63,140210
Evansville, IN$64,220180
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$67,660170
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN$63,200130

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for surgical technologists in the states that border Indiana, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Illinois[14]$64,6503,570
Michigan$63,3203,840
Ohio$62,4203,730
Kentucky$60,4901,440

Median pay for surgical technologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for surgical technologists are projected to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgical technologist make in Indiana?
The median was $64,240 a year in May 2025, and the average was $66,930[1][7].
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly wage was $30.89[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $24.69 an hour, and the top-paid 10% earned more than $38.75[17][2].
Which city in Indiana pays surgical technologists the best?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI had the highest median annual wage at $67,660[10].
Is Indiana a good state for surgical technologists?
Indiana had the 23rd highest median annual wage for this job out of 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $410 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a surgical technologist in Indiana?
This is a US figure, not an Indiana one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience or on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Technologists in Indiana was $64,240 per year and $30.89 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Surgical Technologists in Indiana: 10th percentile $51,350, 25th percentile $60,240, 75th percentile $77,210, 90th percentile $80,600. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Technologists in the US as a whole was $64,650 per year and $31.08 per hour, with about 117,460 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 2,680 people worked as Surgical Technologists in Indiana (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Indiana had the 23rd highest median annual wage for Surgical Technologists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Technologists in Indiana ($64,240) was $410 (0.6%) lower than the US median ($64,650). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Surgical Technologists in Indiana was $66,930 per year and $32.18 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Indiana was $47,860. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Technologists in Indiana was $16,380 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,860). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 12 metro areas in or partly in Indiana with a published median for Surgical Technologists, South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI had the highest median annual wage, $67,660. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Surgical Technologists in the US: 10th percentile $45,940, 25th percentile $54,690, 75th percentile $79,750, 90th percentile $96,940. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Surgical Technologists in states that border Indiana (highest first): Illinois $64,650; Michigan $63,320; Ohio $62,420; Kentucky $60,490. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Surgical Technologists is projected to grow 5% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 7,100 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Surgical Technologists: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Surgical Technologists in Indiana: 10th percentile $24.69, 25th percentile $28.96, 75th percentile $37.12, 90th percentile $38.75. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Indiana. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.