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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$64,240/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.89/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
2,680
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,832 #23 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Indiana, explained

Surgical technologists in Indiana earn a median of $64,240 per year ($30.89 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $51,350, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $80,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $64,240 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $64,240 is worth about $68,832 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #23 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

See the full Surgical Technologist Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,350
$24.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,240
$30.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,600
$38.75/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $64,240 $68,832
Illinois $64,650 $64,677 −$410
Michigan $63,320 $65,810 +$920
Ohio $62,420 $67,282 +$1,820
Kentucky $60,490 $67,093 +$3,750

Surgical Technologist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Indiana?

Surgical technologists in Indiana earn a median of $64,240 per year ($30.89 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Indiana pay surgical technologists well?

At $64,240, Indiana pays 1% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 2,680 work in the state.

Surgical Technologist salary in other states

All 51 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Indiana