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Surgical Technologist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$30.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,334/year ($4,278/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 31st of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 3,730 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $62,420 a year — though pay ranges from $48,110 for newcomers to $80,640 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,730 Surgical Technologist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $62,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,334 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $62,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,310 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,775 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,000 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,334 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,278 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Ohio?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Ohio is $62,420 per year ($30.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,380 and $73,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $62,420, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $51,334 per year ($4,278 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 3,730 Surgical Technologist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.