PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Outpatient OR Surgical Technician III
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$34.00–$50.58/ hour
Top 25% pay
Surgical Technologist jobs in Houston, TX
Surgical Technologists in the Houston area earn a median of $32.06 per hour, about $66,690 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.78 and $38.13. That ranks 63rd of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 82nd of 261 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Houston. The free report below lists employers near Houston and what they pay.
- $32.06median pay per hour, Houston
- $28–$38typical range per hour
- 2,200surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Surgical Technologist roles in Houston
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Surgical Technician Eyes
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$34.00–$50.58/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Surgical Technologist II – L&D
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Get my free pay reportSurgical Technologist pay in Houston, TX
The metro median is 6% above the Texas statewide median of $30.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 2,200 surgical technologists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.61 | $38,710 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.78 | $57,780 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.06 | $66,690 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.13 | $79,310 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.07 | $89,590 | 43% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 63rd of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 82nd of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Houston
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.06 median hour buys what $32.51 buys at the national price level, 8% above 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.
Estimate your Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,154
- Per year: $57,708
- Per month: $4,809
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Houston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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).
Hospitals in Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, 10 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 16 mi | $32.06/hr | 129,620 |
| Pasadena, TX | 17 mi | $32.06/hr | 149,617 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77 mi | $28.51/hr | 112,893 |
| College Station, TX | 77 mi | $28.26/hr | 128,023 |
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 Houston
Houston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do surgical technologists make in Houston, TX?
Surgical Technologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $32.06 per hour, about $66,690 a year. The middle half earn between $27.78 and $38.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 82nd of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Houston?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Houston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Houston.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston 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 Houston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Houston is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Surg Tech pay reportHouston, 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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