VA · Lynchburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Surgical Technologists in the Lynchburg area earn a median of $28.50 per hour, about $59,270 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $30.68. That ranks 178th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 96th of 261 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lynchburg.

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Surgical Technologist pay in Lynchburg, VA

The metro median is 7% below the Virginia statewide median of $30.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 90 surgical technologists employed in the Lynchburg metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.80$39,10038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.15$48,15023% below U.S. median
Median$28.50$59,2706% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.68$63,8102% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.19$81,52030% above U.S. median

How Lynchburg ranks

  • 178th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 96th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 4 Virginia metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Surgical Technologists (SOC 29-2055), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Lynchburg

  • Overall prices in Lynchburg run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.50 median hour buys what $31.89 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Lynchburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,026
  • Per year: $51,300
  • Per month: $4,275

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lynchburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Lynchburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$114
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,274
13-week assignment$16,562

Travel surgical technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Surgical Technologist roles in Virginia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Lynchburg as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Surgical Technologist

Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA

$30.26–$44.75/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-106692
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Lynchburg

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Surgical Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Roanoke, VA43 mi$29.18/hr97,912
Harrisonburg, VA74 mi$30.51/hr51,164
Burlington, NC93 mi$28.23/hr61,365
Richmond, VA95 mi$29.35/hr233,655
Greensboro, NC97 mi$25.31/hr307,381
Durham, NC100 mi$28.23/hr301,870

Surgical Technologist jobs in Virginia · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do surgical technologists make in Lynchburg, VA?

Surgical Technologists in the Lynchburg metro area have a median pay of $28.50 per hour, about $59,270 a year. The middle half earn between $23.15 and $30.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lynchburg a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?

Lynchburg ranks 96th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 178th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do surgical technologists work in Lynchburg?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg, led by Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Lynchburg as a surgical technologist?

CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lynchburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lynchburg is $114 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,274 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Surg Tech pay reportLynchburg, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 7 postings$38.93/ hr$31–$54
  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 11 postings$37.51/ hr$30–$45
  • Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 6 postings$32.21/ hr$19–$39
  • Valley HealthWinchester, VA · 3 postings$31.27/ hr$25–$44

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$22Median$36.75High$45

37 Surg Tech postings with published pay in Virginia, 30 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 37 Surg Tech roles

  1. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFIEDPermanent
    $25.77–$38.66/ hour
    Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA · posted today
  2. Certified Surgical Technologist - New hire Sign on Bonus $20K, up to $7,000 in relocation assistance is available.Permanent
    $25.77–$38.66/ hour
    Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA · posted today

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