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Surgical Technologist Salary in Montana (2026)
$29.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,061/year ($4,088/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 37th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 490 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $60,970 a year — though pay ranges from $37,690 for newcomers to $79,330 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 490 Surgical Technologist jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $60,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,061 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $60,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,136 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,664 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,109 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,061 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,088 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Montana?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Montana is $60,970 per year ($29.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,170 and $70,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Montana?
- On the median salary of $60,970, a single filer in Montana takes home about $49,061 per year ($4,088 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 490 Surgical Technologist jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.