Average Surgical Technologist Salary

$22.83/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technologist in Kansas City, MO is $22.83 per hour. This is 42% lower than the Missouri average of $32.35.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical Technologist salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$22.83/hour

Kansas City, MO

69% lower than the US average.

$32.35/hour

Missouri

19% lower than the US average.

$38.53/hour

United States

How Surgical Technologist Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 43% higher than the Kansas City average of $28.79.

Madison, Wisconsin

$45/hour

This is 37% higher than the Kansas City average of $28.79.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$27/hour

This is 5% lower than the Kansas City average of $28.79.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$50$70
Kansas City, Missouri$29$36
Lee's Summit, Missouri$27$100
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Technologist jobs in Kansas City?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
HCA MidAmerica Health$26$27

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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