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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Temple, TX
$41k–$75k/ year
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Surgical Technologist jobs in Corpus Christi, TX
Surgical Technologists in the Corpus Christi area earn a median of $25.99 per hour, about $54,060 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $30.79. That ranks 208th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 219th of 261 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi. The free report below lists employers near Corpus Christi and what they pay.
- $25.99median pay per hour, Corpus Christi
- $23–$31typical range per hour
- 190surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Surgical Technologist pay in Corpus Christi, TX
The metro median is 14% below the Texas statewide median of $30.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 190 surgical technologists employed in the Corpus Christi metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.77 | $32,800 | 48% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.01 | $47,860 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $25.99 | $54,060 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.79 | $64,040 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.54 | $78,080 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Corpus Christi ranks
- 208th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 219th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th of 16 Texas metro areas
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 Corpus Christi
- Overall prices in Corpus Christi run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $25.99 median hour buys what $28.05 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.
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$936
- Per year: $46,782
- Per month: $3,898
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Corpus Christi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Corpus Christi
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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
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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
Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX
$56k–$72k/ year
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Outpatient OR Surgical Technician III
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$34.00–$50.58/ hour
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Surgical Technician Eyes
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$34.00–$50.58/ hour
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Surgical Technician II
CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX
$30.91–$45.98/ hour
Hospitals in Corpus Christi
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,The Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital Corpus Christi, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX | 75 mi | $29.14/hr | 66,020 |
| Harlingen, TX | 113 mi | $30.12/hr | 72,234 |
| Edinburg, TX | 116 mi | $28.49/hr | 108,733 |
| Brownsville, TX | 123 mi | $30.12/hr | 191,967 |
| McAllen, TX | 125 mi | $28.49/hr | 148,782 |
| Pharr, TX | 127 mi | $28.49/hr | 81,142 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do surgical technologists make in Corpus Christi, TX?
Surgical Technologists in the Corpus Christi metro area have a median pay of $25.99 per hour, about $54,060 a year. The middle half earn between $23.01 and $30.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Corpus Christi a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Corpus Christi ranks 219th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 208th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do surgical technologists work in Corpus Christi?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi, led by Corpus Christi Medical Center,The. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi?
The federal per diem benchmark in Corpus Christi is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Corpus Christi?
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Your Surg Tech pay reportCorpus Christi, 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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