Surgical Technologists Salary in Arkansas

Surgical technologists in Arkansas earn the most in Fort Smith (average $65,140 a year) and the least in Jonesboro ($51,380), across the 4 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $57,940 and the median at $57,400 for 1,640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Arkansas

Fort Smith$65,140
Fayetteville$62,310
Little Rock$59,680
Jonesboro$51,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Smith	$65,140	$61,890	$53,640	$52,597	86
Fayetteville	$62,310	$61,080	$49,170	$50,428	91
Little Rock	$59,680	$60,910	$49,120	$48,412	89
Jonesboro	$51,380	$49,590	$47,370	$42,050	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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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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