Surgical Technologist salary in Texas
What surgical technologists earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$65,220$31.35 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$50,100 – $80,790Top 10%: $92,580+
Jobs10,1600.96× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $79,990 | $38.46 | 2,790 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $71,050 | $34.16 | 2,660 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $46,820 | $22.51 | 1,390 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $73,810 | $35.48 | 700 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,980 | $30.28 | 250 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $50,710 | $24.38 | 200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $63,030 | $30.31 | 190 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $61,830 | $29.73 | 190 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $58,110 | $27.94 | 140 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $61,650 | $29.64 | 120 |
| Amarillo, TX | $58,440 | $28.09 | 110 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $61,480 | $29.56 | 110 |
| Waco, TX | $66,020 | $31.74 | 90 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $63,370 | $30.47 | 90 |
| Longview, TX | $66,210 | $31.83 | 80 |
| Abilene, TX | $61,740 | $29.68 | 60 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $62,500 | $30.05 | 50 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $61,430 | $29.53 | 50 |
| Victoria, TX | $63,000 | $30.29 | 40 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $57,960 | $27.86 | 40 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $65,040 | $31.27 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Virginia · $67,580 Illinois · $64,650 Indiana · $64,240 Georgia · $64,010 Nebraska · $63,880 Michigan · $63,320
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Texas?
Surgical Technologists in Texas earned a median of $65,220 a year ($31.35 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $50,100 to $80,790.
Where in Texas do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX at $79,990.
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.