Surgical Technologists pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,360 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Fargo earn between $60,580 and $62,360.
- $53K10th
- $61K25th
- $62KMedian
- $62K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,410 | $5,118 | $29.52 |
| Median | $62,360 | $5,197 | $29.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,580 | $5,048 | $29.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,360 | $5,197 | $29.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($60,860) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $61,410 | $62,360 | $52,630 | $71,360 | 170 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $61,410, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $51,523 a year, or $4,294 a month and $1,982 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $51,523 | $4,294 |
| Working in MN | $48,870 | $4,073 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $61,410 buys what about $67,579 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Fargo: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Fargo?
$29.53 an hour on average, and $29.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Fargo?
About $51,523 a year ($4,294 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,410.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Fargo 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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