Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Surgical Technologists?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Surgical Technologist jobs, paying up to $70/hr. This is 54% higher than the average pay for Surgical Technologist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Kansas City, paying up to $36/hr, Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, and Smithville, paying up to $100/hr.

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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?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max 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 Salary	Max 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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