Surgical Technologists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,220 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Augusta earn between $53,210 and $72,170.
- $46K10th
- $53K25th
- $60KMedian
- $72K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,600 | $5,133 | $29.62 |
| Median | $60,300 | $5,025 | $28.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,210 | $4,434 | $25.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,170 | $6,014 | $34.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Augusta earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($64,610) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $61,600 | $60,300 | $45,800 | $80,220 | 250 |
| Georgia | $64,610 | $64,010 | $40,390 | $84,040 | 4,380 |
| United States | $68,710 | $64,650 | $45,940 | $96,940 | 117,460 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Surgical Technologists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $61,600, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $49,350 a year, or $4,113 a month and $1,898 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $49,907 | $4,159 |
| Working in GA | $49,350 | $4,113 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $61,600 buys what about $67,027 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 3rd of 11 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($68,330).
Highest-paying cities for surgical technologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,420).
- San Jose, CA$105,420
- Vallejo, CA$103,120
- San Francisco, CA$96,990
- Napa, CA$96,920
- Santa Cruz, CA$95,450
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Surgical Technologists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Augusta?
$29.62 an hour on average, and $28.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $49,350 a year ($4,113 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,600.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2055; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.