Surgical Technologist salary in Louisiana
Surgical Technologists in Louisiana earn a median of $24.97 per hour, about $51,930 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $30.21. The middle half earn between $22.48 and $29.60 per hour. The highest median among Louisiana metro areas is in New Orleans-Metairie, LA, at $28.42 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $24.97median pay per hour
- $51,930median pay per year
- 2,040employed in Louisiana
- #47of 50 states by median pay
Surgical Technologist pay in Louisiana: percentiles
| Level | Louisiana per hour | Louisiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.95 | $35,260 | $20.81 |
| Lower quartile | $22.48 | $46,760 | $24.87 |
| Median | $24.97 | $51,930 | $30.21 |
| Upper quartile | $29.60 | $61,570 | $37.09 |
| Top 10% | $31.53 | $65,580 | $43.61 |
Surgical Technologist pay by metro area in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Louisiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $28.42 | $59,110 | 480 | 14% above | $30.69 |
| Hammond, LA | $28.31 | $58,890 | 70 | 13% above | $33.52 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $25.88 | $53,830 | 480 | 4% above | $28.51 |
| Monroe, LA | $25.66 | $53,380 | 80 | 3% above | $30.69 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $25.50 | $53,030 | 160 | 2% above | $27.50 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $25.25 | $52,530 | 50 | 1% above | $29.41 |
| Lafayette, LA | $24.97 | $51,930 | 210 | in line with | — |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $24.54 | $51,050 | 80 | 2% below | $28.84 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $24.02 | $49,960 | 230 | 4% below | $28.34 |
| Alexandria, LA | $23.66 | $49,220 | 80 | 5% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Surgical Technologist pay in states next to Louisiana
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $25.67 | $53,400 | 3% above Louisiana |
| Mississippi | $23.09 | $48,020 | 8% below Louisiana |
| Texas | $30.12 | $62,640 | 21% above Louisiana |
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Common questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Louisiana?
The median is $24.97 per hour, about $51,930 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.95 and the top 10% earn over $31.53 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Louisiana city pays surgical technologists the most?
Among Louisiana metro areas, New Orleans-Metairie, LA has the highest median at $28.42 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Louisiana rank for surgical technologist pay?
Louisiana ranks 47th of 50 states by median surgical technologist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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