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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$63,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.71/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
770
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,897 #18 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Nebraska, explained

Surgical technologists in Nebraska earn a median of $63,880 per year ($30.71 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $49,870, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $79,350. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $63,880 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $63,880 is worth about $70,897 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #18 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,870
$23.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,880
$30.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,350
$38.15/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $63,880 $70,897
Colorado $75,740 $73,497 −$11,860
Missouri $61,120 $67,300 +$2,760
Kansas $60,600 $67,282 +$3,280
Iowa $60,540 $68,982 +$3,340
South Dakota $59,870 $67,584 +$4,010
Wyoming $58,850 $63,491 +$5,030

Surgical Technologist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Nebraska?

Surgical technologists in Nebraska earn a median of $63,880 per year ($30.71 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay surgical technologists well?

At $63,880, Nebraska pays 1% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 770 work in the state.

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