How much does a surgical technologist make in Texas?
$65,220a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in Texas. That is $31.36 an hour or $5,435 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.36
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,950Median: $65,220Highest 10%: $92,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| 25th | $50,100 | $24.09 | |
| Median | $65,220 | $31.36 | |
| 75th | $80,790 | $38.84 | |
| 90th | $92,580 | $44.51 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $79,990 |
| Austin, TX | $73,810 |
| Houston, TX | $71,050 |
| Longview, TX | $66,210 |
| Waco, TX | $66,020 |
| Lubbock, TX | $63,030 |
| Victoria, TX | $63,000 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical technologists.
| 18. Arizona | $72,260 |
| 19. Maryland | $68,970 |
| 20. Virginia | $67,580 |
| 21. Texas | $65,220 |
| 22. Illinois | $64,650 |
| 23. Indiana | $64,240 |
| 24. Georgia | $64,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.36 ($65,220 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $65,220 against $64,650 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for surgical technologist pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays surgical technologists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $79,990 a year.
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.