Surgical Technologists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $57,160 -9% vs national
Median hourly $27.48
10th percentile $45,280
90th percentile $73,620
Employed locally 290
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,280
    25th
    $50,320
    50th (median)
    $57,160
    75th
    $61,790
    90th
    $73,620

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 86% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 14% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,010
    Physicians, All Other $258,650
    Pharmacists $130,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Augusta, GA-SC is $27.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.57 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 9% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $45,280 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,320.