How much does a surgical technologist make in Madison?
$75,930a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,930Median: $75,930Highest 10%: $96,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,930 | $29.77 | |
| 25th | $65,440 | $31.46 | |
| Median | $75,930 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $79,960 | $38.44 | |
| 90th | $96,720 | $46.50 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,000 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $74,900 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $74,830 |
| Janesville, WI | $74,360 |
| Green Bay, WI | $73,120 |
| Duluth, MN | $72,360 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $71,890 |
| Wausau, WI | $69,430 |
| Appleton, WI | $67,220 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,090 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $36.50 ($75,930 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $75,930 against $64,650 nationally, 17% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $74,120, so Madison pays 2% more.
Where does Madison rank for surgical technologist pay?
50 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,720 or more.
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.