Surgical Technologists pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,170 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Bismarck earn between $51,170 and $64,810.
- $51K10th
- $51K25th
- $62KMedian
- $65K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,750 | $4,979 | $28.73 |
| Median | $61,690 | $5,141 | $29.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,170 | $4,264 | $24.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,810 | $5,401 | $31.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($60,860) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $59,750 | $61,690 | $51,070 | $69,170 | 80 |
| North Dakota | $60,860 | $61,640 | $50,440 | $72,120 | 370 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $59,750, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $50,189 a year, or $4,182 a month and $1,930 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $59,750 buys what about $65,642 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 2nd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($61,410).
- Fargo$61,410
- Bismarck$59,750
- Grand Forks$58,990
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Bismarck?
$28.73 an hour on average, and $29.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $50,189 a year ($4,182 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,750.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.57, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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