TX · Round Rock · Updated October 15, 2026

Surgical Technologist jobs in Round Rock, TX

Surgical Technologists in the Round Rock area earn a median of $32.98 per hour, about $68,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.67 and $38.05. That ranks 54th of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 57th of 261 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Round Rock. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Round Rock.

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Surgical Technologist pay in Round Rock, TX

The metro median is 9% above the Texas statewide median of $30.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 660 surgical technologists employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.48$40,52036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.67$57,5508% below U.S. median
Median$32.98$68,6009% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.05$79,14026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.99$83,18032% above U.S. median

How Round Rock ranks

  • 54th of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 57th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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What your pay buys in Round Rock

  • Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.98 median hour buys what $33.63 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Round Rock paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,187
  • Per year: $59,364
  • Per month: $4,947
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Round Rock

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,792
13-week assignment$23,296

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 Round Rock as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Surgical Technician

Veterans Health Administration · Temple, TX

$41k–$75k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888801600
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Surgical Technician

Veterans Health Administration · El Paso, TX

$45k–$59k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888585800
New this week
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago

Surgical Technician Eyes

CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX

$34.00–$50.58/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 100945895216
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Surgical Technician II

CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX

$30.91–$45.98/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 100397628320
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Hospitals in Round Rock

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Round Rock, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Seton Williamson
Round Rock, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Round Rock Medical Center
Round Rock, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Brushy Creek Family Hospital Llc
Round Rock, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Surgical Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pflugerville, TX7 mi$32.98/hr66,819
Cedar Park, TX9 mi$32.98/hr78,380
Killeen, TX38 mi$29.10/hr160,616
Temple, TX43 mi$29.10/hr96,267
New Braunfels, TX63 mi$23.85/hr116,477
Waco, TX77 mi$31.25/hr146,608

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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Round Rock

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Common questions

How much do surgical technologists make in Round Rock, TX?

Surgical Technologists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $32.98 per hour, about $68,600 a year. The middle half earn between $27.67 and $38.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Round Rock a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 57th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do surgical technologists work in Round Rock?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Round Rock, led by Ascension Seton Williamson. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Round Rock 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 Round Rock?

The federal per diem benchmark in Round Rock is $176 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,792 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place surgical technologists in Round Rock?

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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

  1. Surgical TechnicianPermanent
    $41k–$75k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Temple, TX · posted yesterday
  2. Surgical TechnicianPermanent
    $45k–$59k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · El Paso, TX · posted 2 days ago

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