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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Temple, TX
$41k–$75k/ year
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Surgical Technologist jobs in Brownsville, TX
The median surgical technologist pay in Texas is $30.12 per hour ($62,640 a year), with the typical range running from $23.22 to $37.29. That is in line with the U.S. median of $30.21 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Brownsville. The free report below lists employers near Brownsville and what they pay.
- $30.12median pay per hour, Texas
- $23–$37typical range per hour
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Surgical Technologist pay in Brownsville, TX
Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 9,870 surgical technologists employed in Texas.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.04 | $37,520 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.22 | $48,300 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.12 | $62,640 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.29 | $77,560 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $41.18 | $85,650 | 36% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Surgical Technologists (SOC 29-2055), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Brownsville
- Overall prices in Brownsville-Harlingen run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.7).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,084
- Per year: $54,216
- Per month: $4,518
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Texas. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Brownsville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
Travel surgical technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Surgical Technologist roles in Texas
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Brownsville as they open.
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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · El Paso, TX
$45k–$59k/ year
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Surgical Technician - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized
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Outpatient OR Surgical Technician III
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$34.00–$50.58/ hour
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CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
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$30.91–$45.98/ hour
Hospitals in Brownsville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Brownsville, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville Brownsville, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Valley Regional Medical Center Brownsville, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Surgical Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen, TX | 20 mi | $30.12/hr | 72,234 |
| Pharr, TX | 48 mi | $28.49/hr | 81,142 |
| Edinburg, TX | 49 mi | $28.49/hr | 108,733 |
| McAllen, TX | 52 mi | $28.49/hr | 148,782 |
| Mission, TX | 56 mi | $28.49/hr | 88,574 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 123 mi | $25.99/hr | 317,317 |
Surgical Technologist jobs in Texas · Surgical Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Brownsville
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Common questions
How much do surgical technologists make in Brownsville, TX?
Surgical Technologists in Texas have a median pay of $30.12 per hour, about $62,640 a year. The middle half earn between $23.22 and $37.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Where do surgical technologists work in Brownsville?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Brownsville, led by Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Brownsville as a surgical technologist?
CST certification or completion of an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Brownsville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Brownsville is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Brownsville?
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Your Surg Tech pay reportBrownsville, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 3 postings$42.29/ hr$31–$51
- Veterans Health AdministrationTemple, TX · 3 postings$27.80/ hr$20–$36
- Ahs East Texas Health System, LLCTyler, TX · 1 wage offer$24.43/ hr$24–$24
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$34.62High$51
6 Surg Tech postings with published pay in Texas, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 Surg Tech roles
- Surgical TechnicianPermanent$41k–$75k/ year
- Surgical TechnicianPermanent$45k–$59k/ year
+ 4 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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