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Surgical Technologist Salary in Michigan (2026)
$30.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,367/year ($4,197/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 26th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 3,840 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $63,320 a year — though pay ranges from $43,690 for newcomers to $79,550 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,840 Surgical Technologist jobs in Michigan (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $63,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,367 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $63,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,418 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,844 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,691 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,367 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,197 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Michigan?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Michigan is $63,320 per year ($30.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,890 and $76,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $63,320, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $50,367 per year ($4,197 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 3,840 Surgical Technologist jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.