Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary
Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary
$19.73/hour
The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in South Carolina is $19.73 per hour. This is 62% lower than the US average of $32.01.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$19.73/hour
South Carolina
62% lower than the US average.
$32.01/hour
United States
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill
- Fort Mill, SC
- 5x8 hrs
$21+/hour
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