Surgical Technologists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for surgical technologists is $30.02 an hour ($62,440 a year). About 9,120 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($64,650). Florida ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surgical technologists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.84 | $41,270 |
| 25% of workers | $25.20 | $52,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.02 | $62,440 |
| 75% of workers | $36.14 | $75,170 |
| 90% of workers | $41.16 | $85,620 |
Surgical Technologists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | $65,780 | 200 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $65,520 | 2,200 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $64,910 | 110 |
| Jacksonville | $64,070 | 850 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $63,530 | 80 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $62,910 | 1,260 |
| Punta Gorda | $62,450 | 50 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $61,830 | 90 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $61,780 | 350 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $61,730 | 1,490 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $60,840 | 380 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $60,520 | 220 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $59,540 | 280 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $59,400 | 340 |
| Ocala | $59,070 | 140 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $58,570 | 70 |
| Tallahassee | $52,190 | 170 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $50,500 | 230 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for surgical technologists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $76,750 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,830 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $82,940 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $77,140 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,700 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $45,890 |
| Radiation Therapists | $100,920 |
| Surgical Assistants | $62,550 |
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