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Surgical Technologist Salary in Georgia (2026)
$30.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,913/year ($4,243/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 24th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 4,380 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $64,010 a year — though pay ranges from $40,390 for newcomers to $84,040 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,380 Surgical Technologist jobs in Georgia (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $64,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,913 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $64,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,501 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,897 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$2,699 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,913 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,243 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Georgia?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Georgia is $64,010 per year ($30.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,480 and $78,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $64,010, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $50,913 per year ($4,243 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 4,380 Surgical Technologist jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.