How much does a surgical technologist make in Kentucky?
$60,490a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in Kentucky. That is $29.08 an hour or $5,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.08
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,440Median: $60,490Highest 10%: $79,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,440 | $19.92 | |
| 25th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| Median | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 75th | $66,630 | $32.03 | |
| 90th | $79,980 | $38.45 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $63,590 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,450 |
| Lexington, KY | $61,870 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $58,770 |
| Paducah, KY | $57,570 |
| Clarksville, TN | $52,510 |
| Huntington, WV | $51,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical technologists.
| 40. Kansas | $60,600 |
| 41. Iowa | $60,540 |
| 42. Tennessee | $60,530 |
| 43. Kentucky | $60,490 |
| 44. South Dakota | $59,870 |
| 45. Wyoming | $58,850 |
| 46. Arkansas | $57,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.08 ($60,490 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,490 against $64,650 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for surgical technologist pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays surgical technologists the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $63,590 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.