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Surgical Technologists Salary in Georgia

The median pay for a surgical technologists in Georgia is $60,880/year ($29.27/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$61K
Median annual
$29.27/hr
Hourly rate
$43K
Entry level (10th %)
$82K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $61K get you in Georgia?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,005/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,434/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$66,253/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,571/mo

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U.S. employed: 4,100
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia

Bar chart showing Surgical Technologists salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $43,360, 25th percentile $50,060, median $60,880, 75th percentile $68,980, 90th percentile $82,210. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$43K25th$50KMedian$61K75th$69K90th$82K
Bar chart showing Surgical Technologists salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $43,360, 25th percentile $50,060, median $60,880, 75th percentile $68,980, 90th percentile $82,210. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level surgical technologists (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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Surgical Technologists salary by metro in Georgia

11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$65K+6%2,090
Savannah$63K+3%340
Dalton$59K-4%50
Augusta-Richmond County$57K-6%290
Athens-Clarke County$56K-7%130
Rome$54K-12%80
Macon-Bibb County$53K-13%130
Albany$51K-15%70
Warner Robins$50K-18%40
Columbus$49K-19%120
Valdosta$47K-23%40
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Frequently asked questions

How much do surgical technologists make in Georgia?

The median is $60,880 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,360, and experienced surgical technologists can clear $82,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $61K enough to live in Georgia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,005/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 35.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a surgical technologists salary go in Georgia?

Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median surgical technologists salary is worth about $66,253 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do surgical technologists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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