How much does a surgical technologist make in Atlanta?
$67,570a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $32.49 an hour or $5,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.49
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 2,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,090Median: $67,570Highest 10%: $87,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| 25th | $53,500 | $25.72 | |
| Median | $67,570 | $32.49 | |
| 75th | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| 90th | $87,300 | $41.97 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Savannah, GA | $63,990 |
| Athens, GA | $63,950 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $60,900 |
| Macon, GA | $60,690 |
| Augusta, GA | $60,300 |
| Albany, GA | $59,920 |
| Columbus, GA | $58,170 |
| Rome, GA | $50,900 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $32.49 ($67,570 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $67,570 against $64,650 nationally, 5% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $64,010, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for surgical technologist pay?
79 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.