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Surgical Technologist Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$30.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,305/year ($4,275/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 25th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 770 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $63,880 a year — though pay ranges from $49,870 for newcomers to $79,350 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 770 Surgical Technologist jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $63,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,305 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $63,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,486 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,887 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,203 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,305 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,275 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Nebraska?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Nebraska is $63,880 per year ($30.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,700 and $68,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $63,880, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $51,305 per year ($4,275 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 770 Surgical Technologist jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.