Surgical Technologists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $56,400 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.11
10th percentile $44,880
90th percentile $75,220
Employed locally 130
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,880
    25th
    $50,620
    50th (median)
    $56,400
    75th
    $74,340
    90th
    $75,220

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 90% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,740
    Sheboygan, WI $71,430
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,390
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $64,570
    Savannah, GA $62,680
    Michigan $62,320

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Athens, GA is $27.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.51 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Athens, GA is 10.2% below the national median of $62,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Technologists in Athens?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $44,880 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,620.