Surgical Technologist salary in Texas
Surgical Technologists in Texas earn a median of $30.12 per hour, about $62,640 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $30.21. The middle half earn between $23.22 and $37.29 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, at $36.92 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $30.12median pay per hour
- $62,640median pay per year
- 9,870employed in Texas
- #24of 50 states by median pay
Surgical Technologist pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.04 | $37,520 | $20.81 |
| Lower quartile | $23.22 | $48,300 | $24.87 |
| Median | $30.12 | $62,640 | $30.21 |
| Upper quartile | $37.29 | $77,560 | $37.09 |
| Top 10% | $41.18 | $85,650 | $43.61 |
Surgical Technologist pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $36.92 | $76,800 | 2,820 | 23% above | $35.81 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $32.98 | $68,600 | 660 | 9% above | $33.63 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $32.06 | $66,690 | 2,200 | 6% above | $32.51 |
| Waco, TX | $31.25 | $64,990 | 110 | 4% above | $33.77 |
| Longview, TX | $30.74 | $63,950 | 90 | 2% above | $34.35 |
| El Paso, TX | $29.80 | $61,970 | 250 | 1% below | $33.14 |
| Victoria, TX | $29.14 | $60,610 | 50 | 3% below | $32.44 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $29.10 | $60,520 | 180 | 3% below | $31.93 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $29.02 | $60,360 | 60 | 4% below | $30.95 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $28.51 | $59,300 | 140 | 5% below | $31.66 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $28.49 | $59,250 | 190 | 5% below | $33.17 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $28.26 | $58,790 | 130 | 6% below | $31.07 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28.19 | $58,630 | 160 | 6% below | $30.87 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $25.99 | $54,060 | 190 | 14% below | $28.05 |
| Amarillo, TX | $24.99 | $51,970 | 120 | 17% below | $27.22 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $23.85 | $49,610 | 1,360 | 21% below | $25.18 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Surgical Technologist pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $25.67 | $53,400 | 15% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $24.97 | $51,930 | 17% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $25.38 | $52,780 | 16% below Texas |
| Oklahoma | $27.55 | $57,310 | 9% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 6roles with published pay
- $34.62median pay per hour
- $23–$49typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $27.80 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $42.29 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 6 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Surgical Technologist jobs in Texas · Surgical Technologist salary nationwide · Texas state guide
Common questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Texas?
The median is $30.12 per hour, about $62,640 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.04 and the top 10% earn over $41.18 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays surgical technologists the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has the highest median at $36.92 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for surgical technologist pay?
Texas ranks 24th of 50 states by median surgical technologist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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
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