How much does a surgical technologist make in Portland?
$65,910a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $31.69 an hour or $5,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.69
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,330Median: $65,910Highest 10%: $99,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| 25th | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| Median | $65,910 | $31.69 | |
| 75th | $76,590 | $36.82 | |
| 90th | $99,850 | $48.00 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Bangor, ME | $60,620 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $31.69 ($65,910 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $65,910 against $64,650 nationally, 2% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $62,860, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for surgical technologist pay?
87 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,850 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.