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Surgical technologist salary in Michigan

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$63,320median pay per year in Michigan, or $30.44 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $43,690lowest 10% earn less
  2. $51,89025th percentile
  3. $63,320median
  4. $76,47075th percentile
  5. $79,550top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $64,650[3]

Surgical technologists in Michigan had a median wage of $63,320 a year[1]. That was a little lower than the US median of $64,650[3].

Jobs in MI
3,840[4]
Rank by median pay
26 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−2.1%[6]

How much do surgical technologists make in Michigan?

The median means half of surgical technologists in Michigan earned more than $63,320 a year and half earned less[1]. The average was a little higher, at $64,590[7]. Across the US, the median was $64,650[3]. Michigan ranked 26th among the 50 states and DC for median pay in this job[5].

The median for all jobs in Michigan was $49,270[8]. Surgical technologists earned $14,050 more than that[9]. At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $43,690[2]. At the high end, the top-paid 10% earned more than $79,550[2]. The top quarter earned more than $76,470[2].

Among Michigan metro areas, South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI had the highest median, at $67,660[10]. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn had a median of $65,810 across 1,670 jobs[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers. It leaves out self-employed people and does not add bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Michigan vs US pay

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

MIUS
Median per year$63,320[1]$64,650[3]
Median per hour$30.44[1]$31.08[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$43,690[2]$45,940[13]
Top 10% earn more than$79,550[2]$96,940[13]
Jobs3,840[4]117,460[3]

Pay by metro area in Michigan

Metro areas in Michigan 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
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI[11]$65,8101,670
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$63,680600
Lansing-East Lansing, MI$63,310190
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$67,660170
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI$66,270130
Flint, MI$61,080110
Saginaw, MI$54,47090
Traverse City, MI$63,23060

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Wisconsin[14]$74,1202,180
Indiana$64,2402,680
Ohio$62,4203,730

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].

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgical technologist make in Michigan?
The median wage was $63,320 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $64,590[7].
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Michigan?
The median was $30.44 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $21.00 an hour, and the top-paid 10% earned more than $38.25[17][2].
Which city in Michigan pays surgical technologists the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI had the highest median among the 8 metro areas with published figures, at $67,660[10]. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn had a median of $65,810[11].
Is Michigan a good state for surgical technologists?
Michigan ranked 26th among the 50 states and DC for median pay in this job[5]. Its median was 2.1% lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a surgical technologist in Michigan?
Across the US, the typical entry path is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no work experience needed in a related job[16]. This is a US figure, not one for Michigan.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Technologists in Michigan was $63,320 per year and $30.44 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 Michigan: 10th percentile $43,690, 25th percentile $51,890, 75th percentile $76,470, 90th percentile $79,550. 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 3,840 people worked as Surgical Technologists in Michigan (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Michigan had the 26th 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 Michigan ($63,320) was $1,330 (2.1%) lower than the US median ($64,650). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Surgical Technologists in Michigan was $64,590 per year and $31.05 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Michigan was $49,270. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Technologists in Michigan was $14,050 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,270). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 8 metro areas in or partly in Michigan 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 Michigan (highest first): Wisconsin $74,120; Indiana $64,240; Ohio $62,420. 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 Michigan: 10th percentile $21.00, 25th percentile $24.95, 75th percentile $36.77, 90th percentile $38.25. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Michigan. 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.