Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Surgical Technician Salary

$38.64/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technician in Kansas City, MO is $38.64 per hour. This is 24% lower than the Missouri average of $47.89.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.64/hour

Kansas City, MO

37% lower than the US average.

$47.89/hour

Missouri

11% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Surgical Technician Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Rogers, Arkansas

$26/hour

This is 51% lower than the Kansas City average of $38.64.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 23% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.64.

McKinney, Texas

$53/hour

This is 27% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.64.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Surgical Technicians?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($39) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($27). Lee's Summit, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Allied Health Professionals is $39 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 30% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$84
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$45
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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