How much does a surgical technologist make in Milwaukee?
$74,830a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $35.98 an hour or $6,236 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.98
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,290Median: $74,830Highest 10%: $86,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| 25th | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| Median | $74,830 | $35.98 | |
| 75th | $80,600 | $38.75 | |
| 90th | $86,670 | $41.67 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,000 |
| Madison, WI | $75,930 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $74,900 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $35.98 ($74,830 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $74,830 against $64,650 nationally, 16% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $74,120, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for surgical technologist pay?
56 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,670 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.