Surgical Technologists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $59,870 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.79
10th percentile $39,790
90th percentile $60,380
Employed locally 110
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,790
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $59,870
    75th
    $60,380
    90th
    $60,380

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 102% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 2% above 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 Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Pharmacists $135,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,630
    Dental Hygienists $80,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Fayetteville, NC is $28.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.58 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 4.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,790 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.