Ohio · BLS SOC 29-2055

Surgical Technologist salary in Ohio

Q: What is the average surgical technologist salary in Ohio?

The median surgical technologist salary in Ohio is $56,970 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $37,460; the top 10% earn $73,020 or more. About 4,172 people work in this role across the state.

Q: How does Ohio surgical technologist pay compare to the national average?

Ohio's median of $56,970 is $3,640 below the U.S. national median of $60,610. After adjusting for Ohio's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 89.7), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $63,512.

Median $56,970 · Top 10% earn $73,020+ · Roughly 4,172 workers in Ohio. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Ohio median: $56,970; $27.39/hr
Top 10%: $73,020; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $37,460; Entry-level range
Real pay: $63,512; CoL-adjusted (RPP 89.7)

Ohio pays modestly below the U.S. median for surgical technologists — $56,970 versus the national median of $60,610. Ohio's lower cost of living means the salary stretches further — real purchasing power is about $2,902 above the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 4,172 surgical technologists.

What drives surgical technologist pay in Ohio

Ohio surgical tech pay is moderate. Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth are the largest employers; specialty surgical teams (cardiac, neuro) at academic medical centers pay 15–20% above state median.

Ohio ranks #33 of 50 states

Where Ohio sits in the national distribution for surgical technologist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank	State	Median	vs. Ohio
#30	Wyoming	$57,580	+$610
#29	North Dakota	$57,580	+$610
#28	Montana	$57,580	+$610
#33	Ohio (this page)	$56,970	—
#34	North Carolina	$56,370	−$600
#35	Nebraska	$56,370	−$600
#36	Georgia	$55,760	−$1,210

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Education path for Ohio

The typical path is a postsecondary nondegree certificate (1–2 yr program), taking about 18 months. Tuition ranges from $5,000 (community college) to $28,000 (private accelerated). On the Ohio median of $56,970, payback periods are typically 1.1 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Surgical Technologist salary in Ohio — FAQ

What is the average surgical technologist salary in Ohio?

The median surgical technologist salary in Ohio is $56,970 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $37,460; the top 10% earn $73,020 or more. About 4,172 people work in this role across the state.

How does Ohio surgical technologist pay compare to the national average?

Ohio's median of $56,970 is $3,640 below the U.S. national median of $60,610. After adjusting for Ohio's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 89.7), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $63,512.

Is surgical technologist a good career in Ohio?

On the data: Ohio employs roughly 4,172 surgical technologists, with a median wage of $56,970 and the top decile clearing $73,020. The role is projected to grow +5% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.

What's the hourly rate for surgical technologists in Ohio?

At the Ohio median of $56,970 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $27.39/hr. The top 10% earn around $35.11/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $18.01/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Ohio-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2055: Surgical Technologists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Ohio's RPP is 89.7 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.