Surgical Technologists Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $51,390 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $65,610
Employed locally 70
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $51,390
    75th
    $59,310
    90th
    $65,610

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 83% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 17% 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
    Cleveland, OH $61,760
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,440
    Springfield, OH $61,150

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,080
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,700
    Physicians, All Other$199,950
    Pharmacists$133,190
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Lima, OH is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.08 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Lima, OH is 18.2% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.