Surgical Technologists pay range in Traverse City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,490 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Traverse City earn between $53,170 and $66,140.
- $53K10th
- $53K25th
- $63KMedian
- $66K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,420 | $5,118 | $29.53 |
| Median | $63,230 | $5,269 | $30.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,170 | $4,431 | $25.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,140 | $5,512 | $31.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Traverse City vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Traverse City earn 5% less than the Michigan average ($64,590) and 11% less than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $61,420 | $63,230 | $52,710 | $73,490 | 60 |
| Michigan | $64,590 | $63,320 | $43,690 | $79,550 | 3,840 |
| 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 Traverse City
On the average salary of $61,420, a single filer in Traverse City takes home about $49,167 a year, or $4,097 a month and $1,891 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Traverse City a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Traverse City area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $61,420 buys what about $65,780 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Traverse City ($47,470). A typical home costs $421,806, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Michigan cities
Traverse City ranks 5th of 7 Michigan metro areas for this job; Kalamazoo pays the most ($68,270).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Surgical Technologists salary in Traverse City: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Traverse City?
$29.53 an hour on average, and $30.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Traverse City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Traverse City?
About $49,167 a year ($4,097 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,420.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Traverse City than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Traverse City, MI (45900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.