Surgical Technologists Salary in Kentucky
Surgical Technologists in Kentucky earn a median of $60,490 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($64,650)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,440; the top 10% earn over $79,980. Nationally the range is $45,940 to $96,940.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Endoscopy Technicians$46,020 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$60,980 median in Kentucky
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39,590 median in Kentucky
- Radiation Therapists$97,760 median in Kentucky
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$91,230 median in Kentucky
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$95,470 median in Kentucky
Surgical Technologists pay in Kentucky
How much do surgical technologists make in Kentucky?
The median is $60,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,440 and the top 10% earn over $79,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for surgical technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $64,650). Living costs are not included.