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Surgical Technologist Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$67,580/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$32.49/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
1,910
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,842 #30 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Virginia, explained

Surgical technologists in Virginia earn a median of $67,580 per year ($32.49 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $47,980, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $102,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $67,580 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $67,580 is worth about $66,842 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #30 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,980
$23.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$67,580
$32.49/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$102,020
$49.05/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $67,580 $66,842
District of Columbia $77,520 $70,536 −$9,940
Maryland $68,970 $65,711 −$1,390
North Carolina $60,920 $64,585 +$6,660
Tennessee $60,530 $65,887 +$7,050
Kentucky $60,490 $67,093 +$7,090
West Virginia $49,110 $54,873 +$18,470

Surgical Technologist in Virginia: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Virginia?

Surgical technologists in Virginia earn a median of $67,580 per year ($32.49 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Virginia pay surgical technologists well?

At $67,580, Virginia pays 5% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 1,910 work in the state.

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