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Surgical technician salary in Ohio

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$77,450median pay per year in Ohio, or $37.24 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $39,380lowest 10% earn less
  2. $48,12025th percentile
  3. $77,450median
  4. $99,38075th percentile
  5. $106,150top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $66,800[3]

The median pay for surgical technicians in Ohio was $77,450 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $10,650 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
970[4]
Rank by median pay
14 of 44[5]
Compared with US median
+15.9%[6]

How much do surgical technicians make in Ohio?

Half of the surgical technicians in Ohio earned more than $77,450 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $37.24 an hour[1]. The average was a little lower, at $74,350 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for this job was $66,800[3]. Ohio's median was 15.9% higher[6]. It was also $28,070 above the median for all jobs in Ohio, which was $49,380[8][9].

Pay spreads out a lot. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $39,380 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $106,150[2]. Among the metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest at $102,730[10]. Cleveland, OH had a median of $74,140[11]. Columbus, OH was at $46,270[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, both full time and part time. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

Pay for surgical technicians in Ohio next to the national figures[1][3].

OHUS
Median per year$77,450[1]$66,800[3]
Median per hour$37.24[1]$32.11[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$39,380[2]$39,690[13]
Top 10% earn more than$106,150[2]$107,610[13]
Jobs970[4]22,270[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for surgical technicians, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Cleveland, OH[11]$74,140280
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$102,730200
Columbus, OH$46,270180
Akron, OH$65,13080
Canton-Massillon, OH$97,80070
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$63,74070
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$84,75060

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for surgical technicians in the states that border Ohio, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Kentucky[14]$84,600480
Pennsylvania$60,550240
Indiana$56,620690
Michigan$56,430560
West Virginia$50,870280

Median pay for surgical technicians in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for surgical technicians are projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgical technician make in Ohio?
The median was $77,450 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $74,350 a year[7].
How much does a surgical technician make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $37.24 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $18.93 an hour and the 90th percentile was $51.03[17].
Which city in Ohio pays surgical technicians the most?
Of the 7 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest median, $102,730 a year[10].
Is Ohio a good state for surgical technicians?
Ohio had the 14th highest median annual wage for this job out of 43 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 15.9% above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a surgical technician in Ohio?
This is a US figure, not an Ohio one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training typically needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Assistants in Ohio was $77,450 per year and $37.24 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Surgical Assistants in Ohio: 10th percentile $39,380, 25th percentile $48,120, 75th percentile $99,380, 90th percentile $106,150. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Assistants in the US as a whole was $66,800 per year and $32.11 per hour, with about 22,270 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 970 people worked as Surgical Assistants in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 14th highest median annual wage for Surgical Assistants out of the 43 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Assistants in Ohio ($77,450) was $10,650 (15.9%) higher than the US median ($66,800). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Surgical Assistants in Ohio was $74,350 per year and $35.75 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Assistants in Ohio was $28,070 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 7 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Surgical Assistants, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest median annual wage, $102,730. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Surgical Assistants in the US: 10th percentile $39,690, 25th percentile $50,170, 75th percentile $88,010, 90th percentile $107,610. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Surgical Assistants in states that border Ohio (highest first): Kentucky $84,600; Pennsylvania $60,550; Indiana $56,620; Michigan $56,430; West Virginia $50,870. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Surgical Assistants is projected to grow 6.1% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Surgical Assistants: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Surgical Assistants in Ohio: 10th percentile $18.93, 25th percentile $23.14, 75th percentile $47.78, 90th percentile $51.03. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.