How much does a surgical technologist make in Austin?
$73,810a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $35.49 an hour or $6,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.49
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,550Median: $73,810Highest 10%: $95,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $62,970 | $30.27 | |
| Median | $73,810 | $35.49 | |
| 75th | $80,910 | $38.90 | |
| 90th | $95,060 | $45.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Dallas, TX | $79,990 |
| Houston, TX | $71,050 |
| Longview, TX | $66,210 |
| Waco, TX | $66,020 |
| Lubbock, TX | $63,030 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,980 |
| Sherman, TX | $62,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $61,830 |
| Abilene, TX | $61,740 |
| Beaumont, TX | $61,650 |
| Amarillo, TX | $58,440 |
| College Station, TX | $58,110 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $50,710 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,820 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $35.49 ($73,810 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $73,810 against $64,650 nationally, 14% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,220, so Austin pays 13% more.
Where does Austin rank for surgical technologist pay?
60 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,060 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.