Surgical Technologists Salary in Southern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,210 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $49,760
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 30
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,760
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $61,210
    90th
    $62,400

    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 Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,250
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,620
    Nurse Practitioners$119,300
    Pharmacists$130,030
    Emergency Medical Technicians$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Southern South Carolina is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Southern South Carolina is 2.6% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,760 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.