Surgical Technologists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $65,390 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.44
10th percentile $51,450
90th percentile $89,420
Employed locally 130
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,450
    25th
    $57,470
    50th (median)
    $65,390
    75th
    $82,210
    90th
    $89,420

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 72% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 28% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,010
    Nevada $76,740
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,680

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,140
    Pharmacists $137,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Charlottesville, VA is $31.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.99 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.1% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,450 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,470.