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Surgical Technologist Salary in Maine (2026)
$30.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,269/year ($4,106/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 27th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 470 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $62,860 a year — though pay ranges from $48,330 for newcomers to $80,380 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 470 Surgical Technologist jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $62,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,269 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $62,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,363 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,809 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,419 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,269 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,106 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Maine?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Maine is $62,860 per year ($30.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,240 and $75,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $62,860, a single filer in Maine takes home about $49,269 per year ($4,106 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 470 Surgical Technologist jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.