How much does a surgical technologist make in Louisiana?
$57,370a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in Louisiana. That is $27.58 an hour or $4,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.58
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $57,370Highest 10%: $74,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $57,370 | $27.58 | |
| 75th | $62,790 | $30.19 | |
| 90th | $74,650 | $35.89 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hammond, LA | $61,090 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $60,230 |
| Slidell, LA | $59,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $58,850 |
| New Orleans, LA | $58,660 |
| Monroe, LA | $56,790 |
| Lafayette, LA | $53,770 |
| Houma, LA | $52,780 |
| Shreveport, LA | $51,770 |
| Alexandria, LA | $50,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical technologists.
| 44. South Dakota | $59,870 |
| 45. Wyoming | $58,850 |
| 46. Arkansas | $57,400 |
| 47. Louisiana | $57,370 |
| 48. New Mexico | $51,780 |
| 49. Mississippi | $49,810 |
| 50. Alabama | $49,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $27.58 ($57,370 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $57,370 against $64,650 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for surgical technologist pay?
Louisiana ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays surgical technologists the most?
Hammond, LA, with a median of $61,090 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.