As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scrub Technician in Wilmington, NC is $48,122, equivalent to $23 per hour, $925 weekly, or $4,010 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scrub Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scrub Technician in Wilmington, NC vary widely, spanning from $35,824 to $62,947. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,685) and 75th percentile ($55,882), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,947 per year. This $14,197 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Problem Solving or Basic Life Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wilmington Scrub Technician often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 692 statewide for Scrub Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scrub Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $35,824 Wilmington, NC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $41,685 Wilmington, NC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $48,122 Wilmington, NC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $55,882 Wilmington, NC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $62,947 Wilmington, NC September 01, 2026
25% $41,685 10% $35,824 90% $62,947 75% $55,882 $48,122 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scrub Technician in Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Scrub Technician ranges from $41,685 to $55,882 with the average base salary of $48,122. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,630 to $60,670 with the average total cash compensation of $54,532.

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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