Surgical Technologists pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,080 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Roanoke earn between $51,130 and $63,930.
- $36K10th
- $51K25th
- $62KMedian
- $64K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,580 | $5,132 | $29.61 |
| Median | $61,600 | $5,133 | $29.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,130 | $4,261 | $24.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,930 | $5,328 | $30.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Roanoke earn 14% less than the Virginia average ($71,790) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $61,580 | $61,600 | $36,200 | $79,080 | 110 |
| Virginia | $71,790 | $67,580 | $47,980 | $102,020 | 1,910 |
| 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 Roanoke
On the average salary of $61,580, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $48,933 a year, or $4,078 a month and $1,882 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for surgical technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $61,580 buys what about $65,778 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 3rd of 3 Virginia metro areas for this job; Virginia Beach pays the most ($68,620).
- Virginia Beach$68,620
- Richmond$64,570
- Roanoke$61,580
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 Roanoke: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Roanoke?
$29.61 an hour on average, and $29.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $48,933 a year ($4,078 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,580.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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