How much does a surgical technologist make in Portland?
$82,430a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $39.63 an hour or $6,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.63
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,720Median: $82,430Highest 10%: $97,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 25th | $74,620 | $35.88 | |
| Median | $82,430 | $39.63 | |
| 75th | $93,900 | $45.14 | |
| 90th | $97,100 | $46.68 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Eugene, OR | $79,210 |
| Salem, OR | $78,010 |
| Medford, OR | $76,720 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $39.63 ($82,430 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $82,430 against $64,650 nationally, 28% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $81,390, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for surgical technologist pay?
13 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,100 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.