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Surgical Technologist Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$27.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,246/year ($3,854/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 46th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 1,640 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $57,400 a year — though pay ranges from $38,750 for newcomers to $75,460 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,640 Surgical Technologist jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $57,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,246 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $57,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,708 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,391 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,055 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,246 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,854 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Arkansas?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Arkansas is $57,400 per year ($27.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,520 and $63,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $57,400, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $46,246 per year ($3,854 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,640 Surgical Technologist jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.