verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Surgical Technologist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$57,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.60/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,640
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,025 #33 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Arkansas, explained

Surgical technologists in Arkansas earn a median of $57,400 per year ($27.60 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $38,750, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $75,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $57,400 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $57,400 is worth about $66,025 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #33 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,750
$18.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,400
$27.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,460
$36.28/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $57,400 $66,025
Texas $65,220 $67,198 −$7,820
Oklahoma $61,190 $69,658 −$3,790
Missouri $61,120 $67,300 −$3,720
Tennessee $60,530 $65,887 −$3,130
Louisiana $57,370 $65,040 +$30
Mississippi $49,810 $57,284 +$7,590

Surgical Technologist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Arkansas?

Surgical technologists in Arkansas earn a median of $57,400 per year ($27.60 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay surgical technologists well?

At $57,400, Arkansas pays 11% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 1,640 work in the state.

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