Surgical Technologists Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $62,320 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.96
10th percentile $49,730
90th percentile $76,320
Employed locally 980
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,730
    25th
    $50,870
    50th (median)
    $62,320
    75th
    $66,750
    90th
    $76,320

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 78% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 22% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820
    Anchorage, AK $81,700
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,010
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $75,190
    Greenville, NC $74,050
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $68,650

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,450
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,770
    Pharmacists $139,950
    Physician Assistants $132,110
    Physicians, All Other $327,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Charlotte, NC-SC is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 0.8% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,730 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,870.