How much does a surgical technologist make in Dallas?
$79,990a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $38.46 an hour or $6,666 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.46
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,300Median: $79,990Highest 10%: $96,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| 25th | $62,140 | $29.88 | |
| Median | $79,990 | $38.46 | |
| 75th | $84,310 | $40.53 | |
| 90th | $96,410 | $46.35 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Austin, TX | $73,810 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $38.46 ($79,990 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $79,990 against $64,650 nationally, 24% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,220, so Dallas pays 23% more.
Where does Dallas rank for surgical technologist pay?
24 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,410 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.