Surgical Technologists Salary in Nebraska

Surgical technologists in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $68,420 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($65,830), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $65,290 and the median at $63,880 for 770 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$68,420
Lincoln$65,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$68,420	$65,050	$60,700	$54,730	92
Lincoln	$65,830	$65,110	$61,050	$52,959	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Technologists salary in other states

Surgical Technologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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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