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Surgical technician salary in Georgia

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$49,520median pay per year in Georgia, or $23.81 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $37,820lowest 10% earn less
  2. $43,74025th percentile
  3. $49,520median
  4. $65,45075th percentile
  5. $109,530top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $66,800[3]

The median pay for surgical technicians in Georgia was $49,520 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $17,280 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in GA
840[4]
Rank by median pay
40 of 44[5]
Compared with US median
−25.9%[6]

How much do surgical technicians make in Georgia?

Half of surgical technicians in Georgia earned more than $49,520 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $23.81 an hour[1]. The average was higher at $61,260 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for this job was $66,800[3]. Georgia was $17,280 below that[6]. Georgia had the 40th highest median among the 43 states and DC with a published median[5]. For all jobs in Georgia, the median was $48,170, so surgical technicians were $1,350 above it[8][9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $37,820 a year[2]. At the high end, the top-paid 10% earned more than $109,530[2]. The middle half fell between $43,740 and $65,450[2].

By metro area, Chattanooga, TN-GA had the highest median at $77,570[10]. The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area had 370 jobs and a median of $60,720[11]. These figures cover wage and salary workers only. They leave out the self-employed, bonuses and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

Georgia vs US pay

Pay for surgical technicians in Georgia next to the national figures[1][3].

GAUS
Median per year$49,520[1]$66,800[3]
Median per hour$23.81[1]$32.11[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$37,820[2]$39,690[13]
Top 10% earn more than$109,530[2]$107,610[13]
Jobs840[4]22,270[3]

Pay by metro area in Georgia

Metro areas in Georgia with the most jobs for surgical technicians, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA[11]$60,720370
Chattanooga, TN-GA$77,570110
Gainesville, GA$48,54060
Savannah, GA$38,32060
Athens-Clarke County, GA$45,39040
Macon-Bibb County, GA$45,91030

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for surgical technicians in the states that border Georgia, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
South Carolina[14]$85,580480
Tennessee$81,640750
Florida$62,5501,260
North Carolina$59,920670
Alabama$41,710470

Median pay for surgical technicians in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for surgical technicians are projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgical technician make in Georgia?
The median pay for surgical technicians in Georgia was $49,520 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $61,260[7].
How much does a surgical technician make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly wage was $23.81[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $18.18 an hour, and the top-paid 10% earned more than $52.66[2][17].
Which city in Georgia pays surgical technicians the most?
Among the 6 metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median, Chattanooga, TN-GA paid the most at $77,570 a year[10]. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell had a median of $60,720[11].
Is Georgia a good state for surgical technicians?
Georgia had the 40th highest median annual wage for this job out of 43 states and DC[5]. Its median of $49,520 was $17,280 below the US median[1][6].
What do you need to become a surgical technician in Georgia?
Across the US, the typical entry education is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no work experience in a related occupation and no typical on-the-job training[16]. This is a US figure, not one for Georgia.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Assistants in Georgia was $49,520 per year and $23.81 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Surgical Assistants in Georgia: 10th percentile $37,820, 25th percentile $43,740, 75th percentile $65,450, 90th percentile $109,530. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Assistants in the US as a whole was $66,800 per year and $32.11 per hour, with about 22,270 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 840 people worked as Surgical Assistants in Georgia (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Georgia had the 40th highest median annual wage for Surgical Assistants out of the 43 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Assistants in Georgia ($49,520) was $17,280 (25.9%) lower than the US median ($66,800). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Surgical Assistants in Georgia was $61,260 per year and $29.45 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Assistants in Georgia was $1,350 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($48,170). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 6 metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median for Surgical Assistants, Chattanooga, TN-GA had the highest median annual wage, $77,570. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Surgical Assistants in the US: 10th percentile $39,690, 25th percentile $50,170, 75th percentile $88,010, 90th percentile $107,610. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Surgical Assistants in states that border Georgia (highest first): South Carolina $85,580; Tennessee $81,640; Florida $62,550; North Carolina $59,920; Alabama $41,710. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Surgical Assistants is projected to grow 6.1% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Surgical Assistants: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Surgical Assistants in Georgia: 10th percentile $18.18, 25th percentile $21.03, 75th percentile $31.47, 90th percentile $52.66. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Georgia. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.