How much does a surgical technologist make in North Carolina?
$60,920a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in North Carolina. That is $29.29 an hour or $5,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.29
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,990Median: $60,920Highest 10%: $78,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| 25th | $51,540 | $24.78 | |
| Median | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 75th | $68,520 | $32.94 | |
| 90th | $78,650 | $37.81 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, NC | $76,820 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $65,660 |
| Asheville, NC | $65,450 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $65,370 |
| Charlotte, NC | $63,490 |
| Raleigh, NC | $61,480 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $60,920 |
| Wilmington, NC | $60,900 |
| Durham, NC | $60,610 |
| Greensboro, NC | $59,070 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $57,570 |
| Hickory, NC | $57,000 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $56,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical technologists.
| 35. Oklahoma | $61,190 |
| 36. Missouri | $61,120 |
| 37. Montana | $60,970 |
| 38. North Carolina | $60,920 |
| 39. Vermont | $60,660 |
| 40. Kansas | $60,600 |
| 41. Iowa | $60,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.29 ($60,920 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $60,920 against $64,650 nationally, 6% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for surgical technologist pay?
North Carolina ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays surgical technologists the most?
Greenville, NC, with a median of $76,820 a year.
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.