Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Surgical Technologist Salary

$44.28/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technologist in Madison, WI is $44.28 per hour. This is 39% higher than the Wisconsin average of $26.84.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Technologist salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$44.28/hour

Madison, WI

21% lower than the US average.

$26.84/hour

Wisconsin

100% lower than the US average.

$53.69/hour

United States

How Surgical Technologist Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 13% higher than the Madison average of $43.79.

Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 28% lower than the Madison average of $43.79.

Gainesville, Florida

$63/hour

This is 31% higher than the Madison average of $43.79.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Surgical Technologists?

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Surgical Technologists, averaging $44 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Surgical Technologists is $44 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 1% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$44	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Technologist jobs in Madison?

Only UW Health reports pay data for Surgical Technologists, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Surgical Technologists is $44 per hour — UW Health pays 17% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$37	$37

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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