Surgical Technologists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $63,600 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.58
10th percentile $46,680
90th percentile $80,500
Employed locally 180
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,680
    25th
    $51,590
    50th (median)
    $63,600
    75th
    $64,810
    90th
    $80,500

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 72% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 28% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $95,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,400
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $77,830
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,330

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Portland, ME is $30.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.01 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Portland, ME is 1.2% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,680 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,590.