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Hire a Surgical Technologist in Dalton, GA
The hospital is hiring for the same rooms you are. A tech who scrubs specialty cases belongs at this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Chattanooga, TN.
What to offer
A surgery center that copies a national midpoint will lose techs to the hospital or to travel. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who scrubs specialty cases.
| Percentile | Metro | GA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $48,510 | $50,480 | $54,690 |
| Median | $57,590 | $64,010 | $64,650 |
| 75th | $64,730 | $78,410 | $79,750 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say which services, how much call, and what case volume the job carries. Ask which cases the person scrubs alone and which still need a second tech.
License and training
Most states do not license surgical technologists, but several require certification or registration. Employers often want the CST from NBSTSA. Confirm the rule in your state.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, surgical technologists
Nearby metros
- Chattanooga, TN · 26 miles
- Rome, GA · 37 miles
- Atlanta, GA · 76 miles
- Anniston, AL · 90 miles
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Questions
What do surgical technologists earn in Dalton, GA?
In Dalton, the May 2025 median for surgical technologists is about $57.6K, 11% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $48.5K to $64.7K.
Who hires surgical technologists in Dalton?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire surgical technologists in Dalton. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Center For Spine & Pain Medicine, Georgia Interventional Pain - G, Hamilton Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Do I need certification as a surgical tech in Georgia?
Some states require it. Check the Georgia rule before you start in Dalton.
What should a surgery center in Dalton weigh when hiring?
Ask which cases the tech scrubs alone. Dalton has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 10% under the Georgia median.