How Much Does a Surgical Tech Make in Georgia in 2026?

A typical Surgical Tech in Georgia earns about $30.77 per hour ($64,010 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that comes to roughly $5,334 a month and $1,231 a week. These figures represent typical pay across the state, before overtime or shift differentials.

Nationally, Surgical Techs typically earn $31.08 an hour ($64,650 a year), which puts Georgia pay about 1% below the national figure. That places Georgia 24th among the 51 states and territories tracked. Georgia employs about 4,380 Surgical Techs, compared with 117,460 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Georgia typically offer around $19.42 an hour ($40,390 a year), reflecting what newer Surgical Techs tend to earn when starting out. Some entry-level roles land a bit higher, closer to $24.27 an hour ($50,480 a year), depending on the facility. Pay tends to move toward the typical figure of $64,010 a year within a few years of added experience.

Experienced Surgical Techs in Georgia often earn upwards of $37.70 an hour ($78,410 a year), with the top 10% of earners making over $40.41 an hour ($84,040 a year). That leaves a spread of $43,650 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years on the job, and city all play a part in where an individual lands within that range.

Georgia Surgical Tech pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. Typical annual pay rose from $39,030 in 2015 to $64,010 in 2025, a gain of $24,980. That amounts to a 64% increase over ten years, with most of the rise concentrated in 2022 and 2023.

That 64% rise outpaces the national decade gain of 46%, meaning Georgia pay has grown faster than the country as a whole since 2015. For someone starting out now, this history shows pay in the field has moved up over time, though no future increase is guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in the Atlanta metro area, where Surgical Techs typically earn $67,570 a year ($32.49 an hour), about 6% above the statewide figure. Sandy Springs and Roswell, part of the same metro area, post identical figures. Savannah follows closely at $63,990 a year, just under the state figure.

Pay runs lowest in the Valdosta metro area, where Surgical Techs typically earn $46,410 a year ($22.31 an hour), a spread of $21,160 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Atlanta also holds the largest Surgical Tech workforce in the state, with about 2,400 workers. City and metro figures reflect the full metro area, and higher pay in places like Atlanta usually tracks a higher cost of living.

Georgia pay compares closely with its neighbors. Florida ($62,440) and South Carolina ($62,160) both pay a bit less, running 2% to 3% below Georgia's figure, while North Carolina ($60,920) and Tennessee ($60,530) trail by about 5%. Alabama pays noticeably less, at $49,420, about 23% below Georgia. Surgical Tech licensure or certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state.

Surgical Techs in Georgia typically earn $64,010 a year, up 64% over the past decade from $39,030 in 2015. Pay varies by city and experience, with entry-level positions starting lower and top earners well above the typical figure. Readers considering the field can check Georgia's licensing or registry requirements for specifics, and review city-level pages for local pay figures in areas like Atlanta or Savannah.