Surgical Technologist salary in Florida
What surgical technologists earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,440$30.02 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$52,410 – $75,170Top 10%: $85,620+
Jobs9,1201.22× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $65,520 | $31.50 | 2,200 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $61,730 | $29.68 | 1,490 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $62,910 | $30.25 | 1,260 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $64,070 | $30.80 | 850 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $60,840 | $29.25 | 380 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $61,780 | $29.70 | 350 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $59,400 | $28.56 | 340 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $59,540 | $28.62 | 280 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $50,500 | $24.28 | 230 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $60,520 | $29.10 | 220 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $65,780 | $31.63 | 200 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $52,190 | $25.09 | 170 |
| Ocala, FL | $59,070 | $28.40 | 140 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $64,910 | $31.21 | 110 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $61,830 | $29.73 | 90 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $63,530 | $30.54 | 80 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $58,570 | $28.16 | 70 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $62,450 | $30.02 | 50 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $61,010 | $29.33 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Maine · $62,860 Utah · $62,720 Pennsylvania · $62,680 Ohio · $62,420 Delaware · $62,250 South Carolina · $62,160
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Florida?
Surgical Technologists in Florida earned a median of $62,440 a year ($30.02 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $52,410 to $75,170.
Where in Florida do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Port St. Lucie, FL at $65,780.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.