Surgical Technologists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for surgical technologists is $29.29 an hour ($60,920 a year). About 4,400 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($64,650). North Carolina ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surgical technologists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.11 | $45,990 |
| 25% of workers | $24.78 | $51,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.29 | $60,920 |
| 75% of workers | $32.94 | $68,520 |
| 90% of workers | $37.81 | $78,650 |
Surgical Technologists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $76,820 | 100 |
| Fayetteville | $65,660 | 100 |
| Asheville | $65,450 | 160 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $63,490 | 1,170 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $61,480 | 560 |
| Winston-Salem | $60,920 | 480 |
| Wilmington | $60,900 | 210 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $60,610 | 370 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $59,070 | 340 |
| Rocky Mount | $57,570 | 40 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $57,000 | 180 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $56,510 | 130 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for surgical technologists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $74,450 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $86,010 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $45,130 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,080 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $55,460 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,150 |
| Radiation Therapists | $99,250 |
| Surgical Assistants | $59,920 |
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