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Surgical Technologists in North Carolina

Surgical technologists assist surgeons and surgical teams during operations by preparing operating rooms, readying patients for surgery, and handling instruments and equipment during procedures. They work in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities where they help ensure surgeries run smoothly under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses. In North Carolina the median pay is $60,920 a year, 6% below the national median of $64,650.

$60,920median pay in North Carolina, per year
$51,540–$68,520middle half earn
4,400employed in North Carolina
$64,650U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in North Carolina

57open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in North Carolina or remote
6employers hiring
30posted in the last 7 days
FL · IN · CAwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

MonitoringActive ListeningOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingService OrientationTime ManagementCritical Thinking

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingProduction and ProcessingPsychology

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O*NET-SOC 29-2055.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina, annual.