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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$60,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.31/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
490
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,420 #41 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Montana, explained

Surgical technologists in Montana earn a median of $60,970 per year ($29.31 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $37,690, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $79,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $60,970 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $60,970 is worth about $64,420 in national buying power — ranking Montana #41 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,690
$18.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,970
$29.31/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,330
$38.14/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $60,970 $64,420
Idaho $72,550 $75,973 −$11,580
North Dakota $61,640 $69,290 −$670
South Dakota $59,870 $67,584 +$1,100
Wyoming $58,850 $63,491 +$2,120

Surgical Technologist in Montana: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Montana?

Surgical technologists in Montana earn a median of $60,970 per year ($29.31 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Montana pay surgical technologists well?

At $60,970, Montana pays 6% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 490 work in the state.

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