How much does a surgical technologist make in Houston?
$71,050a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $34.16 an hour or $5,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.16
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 2,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,950Median: $71,050Highest 10%: $94,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $57,250 | $27.52 | |
| Median | $71,050 | $34.16 | |
| 75th | $82,720 | $39.77 | |
| 90th | $94,670 | $45.51 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists.
| Dallas, TX | $79,990 |
| Austin, TX | $73,810 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $34.16 ($71,050 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $71,050 against $64,650 nationally, 10% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,220, so Houston pays 9% more.
Where does Houston rank for surgical technologist pay?
67 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical technologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,670 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.