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Surgical Technologist Salary in Missouri (2026)
$29.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,355/year ($4,113/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 36th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 2,100 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $61,120 a year — though pay ranges from $44,930 for newcomers to $78,410 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,100 Surgical Technologist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $61,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,355 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $61,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,154 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,676 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,935 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,355 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,113 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Missouri?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Missouri is $61,120 per year ($29.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,690 and $68,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $61,120, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $49,355 per year ($4,113 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 2,100 Surgical Technologist jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.