What surgical technologists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $78,750 | $37.86 | 1,430 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $51,070 | $24.56 | 160 |
| Morgantown, WV | $49,390 | $23.75 | 150 |
| Charleston, WV | $49,110 | $23.61 | 140 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $55,980 | $26.91 | 60 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,570 | $23.35 | 50 |
Surgical Technologists in West Virginia earned a median of $49,110 a year ($23.61 an hour) in May 2025, 24% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $39,520 to $61,610.
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $78,750.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.