Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Smyrna, TN

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Average Surgical Technician Salary

$26.77/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technician in Smyrna, TN is $26.77 per hour. This is 71% lower than the Tennessee average of $45.68.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical Technician salaries in Smyrna, TN compared to State and National Averages

$26.77/hour

Smyrna, TN

98% lower than the US average.

$45.68/hour

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Surgical Technician Salaries in Smyrna Compare to Other Cities

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 32% higher than the Smyrna average of $26.77.

Franklin, Tennessee

$37/hour

This is 28% higher than the Smyrna average of $26.77.

Nashville, Tennessee

$42/hour

This is 37% higher than the Smyrna average of $26.77.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Surgical Technicians?

Chattanooga, Tennessee pays Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Nashville, Tennessee ($42) and Lebanon, Tennessee ($40). Chattanooga, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Smyrna, TN average for Allied Health Professionals is $27 per hour — Chattanooga, Tennessee pays 147% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$66	$100
Nashville, Tennessee	$42	$61
Lebanon, Tennessee	$40	$43
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$44
Franklin, Tennessee	$37	$43
Gallatin, Tennessee	$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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