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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$81,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.13/hr
▲ 26% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
1,090
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,743 #3 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Oregon, explained

Surgical technologists in Oregon earn a median of $81,390 per year ($39.13 per hour), which is 26% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $59,930, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $97,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $81,390 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $81,390 is worth about $78,743 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #3 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,930
$28.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,390
$39.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$97,330
$46.79/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $81,390 $78,743
California $81,310 $73,438 +$80
Washington $77,270 $72,206 +$4,120
Nevada $75,480 $75,496 +$5,910
Idaho $72,550 $75,973 +$8,840

Surgical Technologist in Oregon: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Oregon?

Surgical technologists in Oregon earn a median of $81,390 per year ($39.13 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Oregon pay surgical technologists well?

At $81,390, Oregon pays 26% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 1,090 work in the state.

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