Surgical Technologists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,550 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Louisville earn between $61,940 and $77,910.
- $49K10th
- $62K25th
- $64KMedian
- $78K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,330 | $5,611 | $32.37 |
| Median | $63,590 | $5,299 | $30.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,940 | $5,162 | $29.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,910 | $6,492 | $37.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Louisville earn 10% more than the Kentucky average ($61,370) and about the same as the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $67,330 | $63,590 | $49,310 | $90,550 | 540 |
| Kentucky | $61,370 | $60,490 | $41,440 | $79,980 | 1,440 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $67,330, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $52,476 a year, or $4,373 a month and $2,018 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $54,207 | $4,517 |
| Working in KY | $52,476 | $4,373 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $67,330 buys what about $72,340 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$67,330
- Lexington$62,970
- Paducah$61,770
- Bowling Green$61,670
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 Louisville: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Louisville?
$32.37 an hour on average, and $30.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $52,476 a year ($4,373 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,330. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do surgical technologists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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