Surgical Technologists Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,150 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $33,130
90th percentile $61,230
Employed locally 40
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,130
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $53,090
    90th
    $61,230

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,260
    Pharmacists $127,730
    Emergency Medical Technicians $32,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in East Georgia is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.34 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in East Georgia is 21.8% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $33,130 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.