Surgical Technologist salary in North Carolina
Surgical Technologists in North Carolina earn a median of $28.23 per hour, about $58,710 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $30.21. The middle half earn between $24.45 and $31.01 per hour. The highest median among North Carolina metro areas is in Greenville, NC, at $35.60 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $28.23median pay per hour
- $58,710median pay per year
- 3,720employed in North Carolina
- #37of 50 states by median pay
Surgical Technologist pay in North Carolina: percentiles
| Level | North Carolina per hour | North Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.99 | $45,740 | $20.81 |
| Lower quartile | $24.45 | $50,860 | $24.87 |
| Median | $28.23 | $58,710 | $30.21 |
| Upper quartile | $31.01 | $64,500 | $37.09 |
| Top 10% | $35.61 | $74,070 | $43.61 |
Surgical Technologist pay by metro area in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs North Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | $35.60 | $74,050 | 110 | 26% above | $40.27 |
| Asheville, NC | $30.19 | $62,790 | 140 | 7% above | $31.28 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $29.96 | $62,320 | 980 | 6% above | $30.78 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $29.88 | $62,150 | 450 | 6% above | $30.44 |
| Wilmington, NC | $29.27 | $60,890 | 160 | 4% above | $30.36 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $28.81 | $59,920 | 360 | 2% above | $31.30 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $28.79 | $59,870 | 110 | 2% above | $31.30 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $28.34 | $58,940 | 110 | in line with | $32.03 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $25.70 | $53,460 | 110 | 9% below | — |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $25.36 | $52,750 | 40 | 10% below | $28.81 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $25.31 | $52,650 | 260 | 10% below | $27.25 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Surgical Technologist pay in states next to North Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $29.27 | $60,880 | 4% above North Carolina |
| South Carolina | $29.22 | $60,780 | 4% above North Carolina |
| Tennessee | $27.10 | $56,370 | 4% below North Carolina |
| Virginia | $30.51 | $63,460 | 8% above North Carolina |
What employers are posting in North Carolina
- 14roles with published pay
- $31.62median pay per hour
- $25–$39typical published range
- 1employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate Health | 14 | $31.62 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 14 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Surgical Technologist jobs in North Carolina · Surgical Technologist salary nationwide · North Carolina state guide
Common questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in North Carolina?
The median is $28.23 per hour, about $58,710 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $21.99 and the top 10% earn over $35.61 (BLS, May 2024).
Which North Carolina city pays surgical technologists the most?
Among North Carolina metro areas, Greenville, NC has the highest median at $35.60 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does North Carolina rank for surgical technologist pay?
North Carolina ranks 37th of 50 states by median surgical technologist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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