Surgical Technologists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $58,940 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $43,830
90th percentile $63,860
Employed locally 110
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,830
    25th
    $49,030
    50th (median)
    $58,940
    75th
    $62,100
    90th
    $63,860

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 98% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 2% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Hickory, NC is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.02 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Hickory, NC is 6.2% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $43,830 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,030.