Surgical Technologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $80,010 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $61,950
90th percentile $97,970
Employed locally 690
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,950
    25th
    $70,940
    50th (median)
    $80,010
    75th
    $88,350
    90th
    $97,970

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 85% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 15% 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
    Bend, OR $103,320
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,950
    Anchorage, AK $81,700
    California $81,120
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,960
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,700

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Portland, OR-WA is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.68 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 27.3% 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 $61,950 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,940.