Surgical Technologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $64,570 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.04
10th percentile $47,820
90th percentile $82,250
Employed locally 2,090
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,820
    25th
    $53,380
    50th (median)
    $64,570
    75th
    $75,610
    90th
    $82,250

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 75% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 25% 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
    Savannah, GA $62,680
    Michigan $62,320
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $62,320

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,050
    Pharmacists$136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66,040
    Nurse Practitioners$128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Atlanta, GA is $31.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.97 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.8% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,820 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,380.