Surgical Technologists Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $61,050 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $38,870
90th percentile $87,740
Employed locally 470
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,870
    25th
    $49,820
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $73,370
    90th
    $87,740

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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 Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Richmond, VA is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.51 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Richmond, VA is 2.8% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $38,870 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,820.