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Surgical technologist salary in Ohio

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

$62,420median pay per year in Ohio, or $30.01 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $48,110lowest 10% earn less
  2. $55,38025th percentile
  3. $62,420median
  4. $73,79075th percentile
  5. $80,640top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $64,650[3]

The median pay for surgical technologists in Ohio was $62,420 a year in May 2025[1]. That was lower than the US median of $64,650[3].

Jobs in OH
3,730[4]
Rank by median pay
31 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−3.4%[6]

How much do surgical technologists make in Ohio?

The median wage for surgical technologists in Ohio was $62,420 a year, or $30.01 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. The average was a bit higher at $64,770 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $64,650[3], so Ohio was $2,230 (3.4%) lower[6]. For all jobs in Ohio, the median was $49,380[8]. Surgical technologists in the state were $13,040 higher than that[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of surgical technologists in Ohio earned less than $48,110[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $80,640[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $55,380 and $73,790[2].

Among the 10 Ohio metro areas with a published median, Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek had the highest at $64,640[10]. Columbus came in at $64,120 and Cleveland at $62,130[11]. These figures cover wages and salaries only. They leave out the self-employed, and they do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

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

OHUS
Median per year$62,420[1]$64,650[3]
Median per hour$30.01[1]$31.08[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$48,110[2]$45,940[13]
Top 10% earn more than$80,640[2]$96,940[13]
Jobs3,730[4]117,460[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for surgical technologists, 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]$62,130750
Columbus, OH$64,120750
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$63,450670
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$64,640290
Toledo, OH$62,470230
Akron, OH$60,010160
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$51,070160
Youngstown-Warren, OH$57,980120

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Indiana[14]$64,2402,680
Michigan$63,3203,840
Pennsylvania$62,6804,490
Kentucky$60,4901,440
West Virginia$49,110580

Median pay for surgical technologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for surgical technologists are projected to grow 5% 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 technologist make in Ohio?
The median was $62,420 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $64,770 a year[7].
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $30.01 an hour[1]. The 25th percentile was $26.63 an hour and the 75th was $35.48[17].
Which city in Ohio pays surgical technologists the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek had the highest median among Ohio metro areas with a published figure, at $64,640 a year[10].
Is Ohio a good state for surgical technologists?
Ohio had the 31st highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was 3.4% lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a surgical technologist in Ohio?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no work experience or on-the-job training typically needed[16]. This is a national figure, not an Ohio one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Surgical Technologists in Ohio was $62,420 per year and $30.01 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 Technologists in Ohio: 10th percentile $48,110, 25th percentile $55,380, 75th percentile $73,790, 90th percentile $80,640. 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 Technologists in the US as a whole was $64,650 per year and $31.08 per hour, with about 117,460 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 3,730 people worked as Surgical Technologists in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 31st highest median annual wage for Surgical Technologists out of the 50 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 Technologists in Ohio ($62,420) was $2,230 (3.4%) lower than the US median ($64,650). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Surgical Technologists in Ohio was $64,770 per year and $31.14 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Surgical Technologists in Ohio was $13,040 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 10 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Surgical Technologists, Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH had the highest median annual wage, $64,640. 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 Technologists in the US: 10th percentile $45,940, 25th percentile $54,690, 75th percentile $79,750, 90th percentile $96,940. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Surgical Technologists in states that border Ohio (highest first): Indiana $64,240; Michigan $63,320; Pennsylvania $62,680; Kentucky $60,490; West Virginia $49,110. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Surgical Technologists is projected to grow 5% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 7,100 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 Technologists: 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 Technologists in Ohio: 10th percentile $23.13, 25th percentile $26.63, 75th percentile $35.48, 90th percentile $38.77. 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.