verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Surgical Technologist Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$62,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.01/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
3,730
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,282 #26 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Ohio, explained

Surgical technologists in Ohio earn a median of $62,420 per year ($30.01 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $48,110, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $80,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $62,420 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $62,420 is worth about $67,282 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #26 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,110
$23.13/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,420
$30.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,640
$38.77/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $62,420 $67,282
Indiana $64,240 $68,832 −$1,820
Michigan $63,320 $65,810 −$900
Pennsylvania $62,680 $64,240 −$260
Kentucky $60,490 $67,093 +$1,930
West Virginia $49,110 $54,873 +$13,310

Surgical Technologist in Ohio: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Ohio?

Surgical technologists in Ohio earn a median of $62,420 per year ($30.01 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Ohio pay surgical technologists well?

At $62,420, Ohio pays 3% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 3,730 work in the state.

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