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Surgical Technologist Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$38.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,327/year ($5,111/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 6th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 1,770 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $80,210 a year — though pay ranges from $62,820 for newcomers to $98,470 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,770 Surgical Technologist jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $80,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,327 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $80,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,816 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,136 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$3,931 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,327 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,111 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Minnesota?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Minnesota is $80,210 per year ($38.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,730 and $86,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $80,210, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $61,327 per year ($5,111 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 1,770 Surgical Technologist jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.