How much does a surgical technologist make in Iowa?
$60,540a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in Iowa. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,280Median: $60,540Highest 10%: $75,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| 25th | $50,680 | $24.37 | |
| Median | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $62,880 | $30.23 | |
| 90th | $75,100 | $36.11 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $65,050 |
| Des Moines, IA | $62,250 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,520 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,500 |
| Waterloo, IA | $59,910 |
| Sioux City, IA | $59,670 |
| Iowa City, IA | $58,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical technologists.
| 38. North Carolina | $60,920 |
| 39. Vermont | $60,660 |
| 40. Kansas | $60,600 |
| 41. Iowa | $60,540 |
| 42. Tennessee | $60,530 |
| 43. Kentucky | $60,490 |
| 44. South Dakota | $59,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.11 ($60,540 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $60,540 against $64,650 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Iowa rank for surgical technologist pay?
Iowa ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays surgical technologists the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $65,050 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.