Surgical Technologists Salary in Virginia

Surgical technologists in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $68,620 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($61,580), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $71,790 and the median at $67,580 for 1,910 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$68,620
Richmond$64,570
Roanoke$61,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$68,620	$65,370	$58,650	$53,973	98
Richmond	$64,570	$60,980	$58,790	$51,163	98
Roanoke	$61,580	$61,600	$51,130	$48,933	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Technologists salary in other states

Surgical Technologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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