Surgical Technologists Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $53,460 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $40,860
90th percentile $78,550
Employed locally 110
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,860
    25th
    $51,410
    50th (median)
    $53,460
    75th
    $70,070
    90th
    $78,550

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 65% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 35% 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 Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,140
    Physicians, All Other $338,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,960
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,330
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,490
    Nurse Practitioners $119,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Pinehurst, NC is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.90 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Pinehurst, NC is 14.9% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,860 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,410.