Surgical Technologists in Ohio
Want to work in Ohio as a Surgical Technologist? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Surgical Technologists in Ohio are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Surgical Technologists in Ohio is growing faster than average.
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Surgical Technologists in Ohio earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Surgical Technologist Career?
- Health Professions
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
- Allied Health Professions
- Surgical Technology
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
How Many Surgical Technologists Work in Ohio?
In 2018, there were 3,690 Surgical Technologists working in the state.
There were 3,970 Surgical Technologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 280 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,710 Surgical Technologists working in it, which means Ohio has more Surgical Technologists than average.
Job Projections for Ohio
Jobs for Surgical Technologists in this state are growing at a rate of 8.8% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.7%.
Ohio Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 360 annual job openings, and 4,440 total jobs in 2026 for Surgical Technologists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,000 annual jobs and 120,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Surgical Technologists Make in Ohio?
In 2018 wages for Surgical Technologists ranged from $33,730 to $61,990 with $45,910 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.21 to $29.8. The median hourly rate was $22.07.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $20.67 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.40.
The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Ohio Metros for Surgical Technologists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Surgical Technologists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Cleveland-Elyria, OH | 800 | $46,970 |
Columbus, OH | 730 | $45,440 |
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 560 | $48,450 |
Dayton, OH | 340 | $52,610 |
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 300 | $42,310 |
Toledo, OH | 210 | $46,170 |
Akron, OH | 200 | $45,040 |
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA | 190 | $38,240 |
Canton-Massillon, OH | 100 | $46,860 |
Lima, OH | 60 | $42,890 |
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | 40 | $39,760 |
Top States for Surgical Technologists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Surgical Technologists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 10,340 | $48,420 |
California | 9,640 | $60,340 |
Florida | 7,340 | $43,930 |
New York | 5,750 | $53,410 |
Georgia | 4,410 | $44,450 |
Pennsylvania | 4,390 | $44,000 |
Michigan | 4,240 | $43,270 |
Ohio | 3,690 | $45,910 |
North Carolina | 3,500 | $43,300 |
Illinois | 3,270 | $47,940 |
Indiana | 3,180 | $45,000 |
Tennessee | 3,040 | $42,350 |
Massachusetts | 2,920 | $54,440 |
Wisconsin | 2,600 | $52,800 |
Minnesota | 2,340 | $58,540 |
Arizona | 2,300 | $50,990 |
Virginia | 2,240 | $48,270 |
Alabama | 2,220 | $35,970 |
New Jersey | 2,060 | $53,070 |
South Carolina | 1,970 | $38,790 |
Below are the states where Surgical Technologists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $63,870 |
California | $60,340 |
District of Columbia | $59,200 |
Nevada | $58,940 |
Minnesota | $58,540 |
Washington | $57,240 |
Connecticut | $56,290 |
Maryland | $55,110 |
Massachusetts | $54,440 |
Oregon | $53,700 |
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Occupation | Ohio Employment Total |
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Pharmacy Technicians | 16,190 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 3,670 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 2,210 |
Psychiatric Technicians | 1,700 |
Dietetic Technicians | 1,330 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 210 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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