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Hire a Surgical Technologist in Portland, ME
A room without a scrub tech does not start. Pay someone who keeps it running from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Manchester, NH.
What to offer
A surgery center that copies a national midpoint will lose techs to the hospital or to travel. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who scrubs specialty cases.
| Percentile | Metro | ME | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $60,400 | $56,240 | $54,690 |
| Median | $65,910 | $62,860 | $64,650 |
| 75th | $76,590 | $75,270 | $79,750 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say which services, how much call, and what case volume the job carries. Ask which cases the person scrubs alone and which still need a second tech.
License and training
Most states do not license surgical technologists, but several require certification or registration. Employers often want the CST from NBSTSA. Confirm the rule in your state.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, surgical technologists
Nearby metros
- Manchester, NH · 78 miles
- Boston, MA · 99 miles
- Bangor, ME · 108 miles
- Worcester, MA · 125 miles
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Questions
What do surgical technologists earn in Portland, ME?
In Portland, the May 2025 median for surgical technologists is about $65.9K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $60.4K to $76.6K.
Who hires surgical technologists in Portland?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire surgical technologists in Portland. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Mainehealth, Mercy Hospital, Plastic & Hand Surgical Associates.
Do I need certification as a surgical tech in Maine?
Some states require it. Check the Maine rule before you start in Portland.
What should a surgery center in Portland weigh when hiring?
Ask which cases the tech scrubs alone. Portland has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 5% over the Maine median.