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Surgical Technologist Salary in Oregon (2026)
$39.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,540/year ($4,962/month) for a single filer
Oregon is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Surgical Technologists (2nd of 51), with a median about 20% above the national average. Of the 1,090 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $81,390 a year — though pay ranges from $59,930 for newcomers to $97,330 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,090 Surgical Technologist jobs in Oregon (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $81,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,540 — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,076 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,226 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$6,548 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,540 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,962 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Oregon?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Oregon is $81,390 per year ($39.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,190 and $94,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $81,390, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $59,540 per year ($4,962 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,090 Surgical Technologist jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.