Georgia · BLS SOC 29-2055

Surgical Technologist salary in Georgia

Q: What is the average surgical technologist salary in Georgia?

The median surgical technologist salary in Georgia is $55,760 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $36,660; the top 10% earn $70,830 or more. About 3,404 people work in this role across the state.

Q: How does Georgia surgical technologist pay compare to the national average?

Georgia's median of $55,760 is $4,850 below the U.S. national median of $60,610. After adjusting for Georgia's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 92.7), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $60,151.

Median $55,760 · Top 10% earn $70,830+ · Roughly 3,404 workers in Georgia. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Georgia median: $55,760; $26.81/hr
Top 10%: $70,830; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $36,660; Entry-level range
Real pay: $60,151; CoL-adjusted (RPP 92.7)

Georgia pays modestly below the U.S. median for surgical technologists — $55,760 versus the national median of $60,610. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 3,404 surgical technologists.

What drives surgical technologist pay in Georgia

Georgia surgical tech pay tracks moderately below national median. Emory Healthcare and Piedmont Healthcare are the largest Atlanta employers; specialty teams pay above state median.

Georgia ranks #36 of 50 states

Where Georgia sits in the national distribution for surgical technologist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank	State	Median	vs. Georgia
#35	Nebraska	$56,370	+$610
#34	North Carolina	$56,370	+$610
#33	Ohio	$56,970	+$1,210
#36	Georgia (this page)	$55,760	—
#37	South Carolina	$55,160	−$600
#38	Indiana	$55,160	−$600
#39	Iowa	$55,160	−$600

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Education path for Georgia

The typical path is a postsecondary nondegree certificate (1–2 yr program), taking about 18 months. Tuition ranges from $5,000 (community college) to $28,000 (private accelerated). On the Georgia median of $55,760, payback periods are typically 1.2 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Surgical Technologist salary in Georgia — FAQ

What is the average surgical technologist salary in Georgia?

The median surgical technologist salary in Georgia is $55,760 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $36,660; the top 10% earn $70,830 or more. About 3,404 people work in this role across the state.

How does Georgia surgical technologist pay compare to the national average?

Georgia's median of $55,760 is $4,850 below the U.S. national median of $60,610. After adjusting for Georgia's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 92.7), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $60,151.

Is surgical technologist a good career in Georgia?

On the data: Georgia employs roughly 3,404 surgical technologists, with a median wage of $55,760 and the top decile clearing $70,830. The role is projected to grow +5% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.

What's the hourly rate for surgical technologists in Georgia?

At the Georgia median of $55,760 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $26.81/hr. The top 10% earn around $34.05/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $17.63/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Georgia-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2055: Surgical Technologists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Georgia's RPP is 92.7 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.