Surgical Technologists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $61,760 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $76,730
Employed locally 710
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $53,300
    50th (median)
    $61,760
    75th
    $71,940
    90th
    $76,730

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 90% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $62,680
    Toledo, OH $62,630
    Columbus, OH $62,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,440
    Springfield, OH $61,150
    Ohio $60,360

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Cleveland, OH is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.48 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.7% below the national median of $62,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Technologists in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,300.