Surgical Technologists pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,040 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Monroe earn between $47,190 and $60,710.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $57KMedian
- $61K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,880 | $4,490 | $25.90 |
| Median | $56,790 | $4,732 | $27.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,190 | $3,932 | $22.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,710 | $5,059 | $29.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Monroe earn 4% less than the Louisiana average ($55,870) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $53,880 | $56,790 | $38,090 | $62,040 | 90 |
| Louisiana | $55,870 | $57,370 | $36,580 | $74,650 | 2,230 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $53,880, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $44,242 a year, or $3,687 a month and $1,702 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $53,880 buys what about $64,452 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 8th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Hammond pays the most ($59,210).
- Hammond$59,210
- New Orleans$58,770
- Slidell$56,450
- Lafayette$56,270
- Lake Charles$56,190
- Houma$55,600
- Baton Rouge$55,570
- Monroe$53,880
- Shreveport$53,420
- Alexandria$50,700
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 Monroe: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Monroe?
$25.91 an hour on average, and $27.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Monroe?
About $44,242 a year ($3,687 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,880.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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