How much does a surgical technologist make in Salem?
$78,010a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $37.50 an hour or $6,501 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.50
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,640Median: $78,010Highest 10%: $95,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,640 | $32.52 | |
| 25th | $77,540 | $37.28 | |
| Median | $78,010 | $37.50 | |
| 75th | $94,640 | $45.50 | |
| 90th | $95,730 | $46.02 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Portland, OR | $82,430 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,210 |
| Medford, OR | $76,720 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $37.50 ($78,010 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $78,010 against $64,650 nationally, 21% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $81,390, so Salem pays 4% less.
Where does Salem rank for surgical technologist pay?
36 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,730 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.