Surgical Technologists pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,780 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Wilmington earn between $49,500 and $61,850.
- $43K10th
- $50K25th
- $61KMedian
- $62K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,320 | $4,860 | $28.04 |
| Median | $60,900 | $5,075 | $29.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,500 | $4,125 | $23.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,850 | $5,154 | $29.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Wilmington earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($61,530) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $58,320 | $60,900 | $42,570 | $65,780 | 210 |
| North Carolina | $61,530 | $60,920 | $45,990 | $78,650 | 4,400 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $58,320, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $47,222 a year, or $3,935 a month and $1,816 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $58,320 buys what about $60,484 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 8th of 12 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Greenville pays the most ($69,930).
- Greenville$69,930
- Charlotte$65,680
- Asheville$65,450
- Raleigh$63,670
- Fayetteville$61,420
- Winston-Salem$60,610
- Durham$60,000
- Wilmington$58,320
- Greensboro$57,840
- Pinehurst$56,170
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
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Surgical Technologists salary in Wilmington: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Wilmington?
$28.04 an hour on average, and $29.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $47,222 a year ($3,935 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,320.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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