Surgical Technologists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for surgical technologists is $31.35 an hour ($65,220 a year). About 10,160 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($64,650). Texas ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surgical technologists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.21 | $39,950 |
| 25% of workers | $24.09 | $50,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.35 | $65,220 |
| 75% of workers | $38.84 | $80,790 |
| 90% of workers | $44.51 | $92,580 |
Surgical Technologists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $79,990 | 2,790 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $73,810 | 700 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $71,050 | 2,660 |
| Longview | $66,210 | 80 |
| Waco | $66,020 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $63,030 | 190 |
| Victoria | $63,000 | 40 |
| El Paso | $62,980 | 250 |
| Sherman-Denison | $62,500 | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $61,830 | 190 |
| Abilene | $61,740 | 60 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $61,650 | 120 |
| Amarillo | $58,440 | 110 |
| College Station-Bryan | $58,110 | 140 |
| Corpus Christi | $50,710 | 200 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $46,820 | 1,390 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $78,630 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,250 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $92,580 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $43,640 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $53,000 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $46,970 |
| Surgical Assistants | $64,930 |
| Radiation Therapists | $105,770 |
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