verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Surgical Technologist Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$64,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.77/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
4,380
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,474 #31 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Georgia, explained

Surgical technologists in Georgia earn a median of $64,010 per year ($30.77 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $40,390, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $84,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $64,010 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $64,010 is worth about $66,474 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #31 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,390
$19.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,010
$30.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$84,040
$40.40/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $64,010 $66,474
Florida $62,440 $60,379 +$1,570
South Carolina $62,160 $66,305 +$1,850
North Carolina $60,920 $64,585 +$3,090
Tennessee $60,530 $65,887 +$3,480
Alabama $49,420 $55,639 +$14,590

Surgical Technologist in Georgia: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Georgia?

Surgical technologists in Georgia earn a median of $64,010 per year ($30.77 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Georgia pay surgical technologists well?

At $64,010, Georgia pays 1% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 4,380 work in the state.

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