How much does a surgical technologist make in Tennessee?
$60,530a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in Tennessee. That is $29.10 an hour or $5,044 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.10
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,620Median: $60,530Highest 10%: $75,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| 25th | $51,310 | $24.67 | |
| Median | $60,530 | $29.10 | |
| 75th | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| 90th | $75,920 | $36.50 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $63,120 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,150 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $60,900 |
| Kingsport, TN | $60,500 |
| Johnson City, TN | $59,180 |
| Jackson, TN | $59,090 |
| Knoxville, TN | $54,900 |
| Clarksville, TN | $52,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical technologists.
| 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 |
| 45. Wyoming | $58,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.10 ($60,530 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $60,530 against $64,650 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for surgical technologist pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays surgical technologists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $63,120 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.