Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Saint Louis, 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 57% 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

$21.43/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technologist in Saint Louis, MO is $21.43 per hour. This is 51% lower than the Missouri average of $32.35.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical Technologist salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$21.43/hour

Saint Louis, MO

80% 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 Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Madison, Wisconsin

$45/hour

This is 10% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.09.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$27/hour

This is 82% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.09.

Denver, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 35% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.09.

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 Saint Louis?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$33	$39

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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