Salaries › Surgical Technologist › Wisconsin
Surgical Technologist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$35.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,388/year ($4,866/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 16th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 2,180 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $74,120 a year — though pay ranges from $59,410 for newcomers to $86,670 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,180 Surgical Technologist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $74,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,388 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $74,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,476 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,670 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,585 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,388 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,866 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Wisconsin?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Wisconsin is $74,120 per year ($35.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,030 and $79,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $74,120, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $58,388 per year ($4,866 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,180 Surgical Technologist jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Surgical Technologists
Other salaries in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.