Surgical Technologists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #38 of 51 · IA
12% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,450 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,540
Employment 950
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,280P25 $50,680 Median $60,540P75 $62,880P90 $75,100
About 80% of surgical technologistss in Iowa earn between $47,280 and $75,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean surgical technologists salary in Iowa is $60,450, about 12% below the U.S. average ($68,710). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $62,250 | $62,650 | 230 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $60,520 | $62,340 | 110 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,500 | $63,310 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $59,910 | $56,690 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $59,670 | $63,990 | 90 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59,530 | $62,360 | 90 |
| Iowa City, IA | $58,930 | $59,170 | 120 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $57,190 | $57,770 | 50 |