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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$60,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.08/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
1,440
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,093 #29 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Kentucky, explained

Surgical technologists in Kentucky earn a median of $60,490 per year ($29.08 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $41,440, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $79,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $60,490 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $60,490 is worth about $67,093 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #29 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$41,440
$19.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,490
$29.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,980
$38.45/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $60,490 $67,093
Virginia $67,580 $66,842 −$7,090
Illinois $64,650 $64,677 −$4,160
Indiana $64,240 $68,832 −$3,750
Ohio $62,420 $67,282 −$1,930
Missouri $61,120 $67,300 −$630
Tennessee $60,530 $65,887 −$40
West Virginia $49,110 $54,873 +$11,380

Surgical Technologist in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Kentucky?

Surgical technologists in Kentucky earn a median of $60,490 per year ($29.08 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay surgical technologists well?

At $60,490, Kentucky pays 6% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 1,440 work in the state.

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