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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$49,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.95/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,110
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,284 #48 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Mississippi, explained

Surgical technologists in Mississippi earn a median of $49,810 per year ($23.95 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $38,800, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $66,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $49,810 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $49,810 is worth about $57,284 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #48 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,800
$18.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,810
$23.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$66,300
$31.88/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $49,810 $57,284
Tennessee $60,530 $65,887 −$10,720
Arkansas $57,400 $66,025 −$7,590
Louisiana $57,370 $65,040 −$7,560
Alabama $49,420 $55,639 +$390

Surgical Technologist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Mississippi?

Surgical technologists in Mississippi earn a median of $49,810 per year ($23.95 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay surgical technologists well?

At $49,810, Mississippi pays 23% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 1,110 work in the state.

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