Surgical Technologists pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,190 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Huntington earn between $45,440 and $59,130.
- $38K10th
- $45K25th
- $51KMedian
- $59K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,810 | $4,568 | $26.35 |
| Median | $51,070 | $4,256 | $24.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,440 | $3,787 | $21.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,130 | $4,928 | $28.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Huntington earn 5% more than the West Virginia average ($52,290) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $54,810 | $51,070 | $38,060 | $76,190 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $52,290 | $49,110 | $38,010 | $72,010 | 580 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $54,810, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $44,573 a year, or $3,714 a month and $1,714 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $45,155 | $3,763 |
| Working in WV | $44,573 | $3,714 |
| Working in KY | $44,419 | $3,702 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $54,810 buys what about $61,987 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 1st of 3 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Huntington$54,810
- Morgantown$52,030
- Charleston$50,640
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 Huntington: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Huntington?
$26.35 an hour on average, and $24.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Huntington?
About $44,573 a year ($3,714 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,810.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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