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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Temple, TX
$41k–$75k/ year
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Surgical Technologist jobs in Temple, TX
Pay for surgical technologists in the Temple area centers on $29.10 per hour, or about $60,520 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.93 and the upper quarter over $34.65. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Temple. That ranks 161st of 281 U.S. metro areas for surgical technologist pay, and 95th of 261 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Temple.
- $29.10median pay per hour, Killeen
- $23–$35typical range per hour
- 180surgical technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 3% below the Texas statewide median of $30.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.21 per hour. BLS counts about 180 surgical technologists employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.65).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.28 | $33,860 | 46% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.93 | $47,690 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.10 | $60,520 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.65 | $72,070 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.73 | $74,320 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Temple ranks
- 161st of 281 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 95th of 261 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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 Temple
- Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.10 median hour buys what $31.93 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Temple paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,048
- Per year: $52,380
- Per month: $4,365
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Killeen-Temple metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Temple
| 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).
Hospitals in Temple
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Temple, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of surgical technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Temple, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System) Temple, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Canyon Creek Behavioral Health Temple, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 20 mi | $29.10/hr | 160,616 |
| Waco, TX | 33 mi | $31.25/hr | 146,608 |
| Georgetown, TX | 35 mi | $32.98/hr | 101,344 |
| Round Rock, TX | 43 mi | $32.98/hr | 135,359 |
| Leander, TX | 46 mi | $32.98/hr | 87,511 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 47 mi | $32.98/hr | 66,819 |
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 Temple, TX?
Surgical Technologists in the Killeen-Temple metro area have a median pay of $29.10 per hour, about $60,520 a year. The middle half earn between $22.93 and $34.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Temple a good place for surgical technologists once cost of living is counted?
Killeen-Temple ranks 95th of 261 metro areas for surgical technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 161st of 281 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring surgical technologists in Temple?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Temple. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Temple.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Temple 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 Temple?
The federal per diem benchmark in Temple 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.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationTemple, TX · 3 postings$27.80/ hr$20–$36
- CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 3 postings$42.29/ hr$31–$51
- 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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