verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Surgical Technologist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$62,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.02/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
9,120
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,379 #47 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Florida, explained

Surgical technologists in Florida earn a median of $62,440 per year ($30.02 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $41,270, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $85,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $62,440 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $62,440 is worth about $60,379 in national buying power — ranking Florida #47 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$41,270
$19.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,440
$30.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,620
$41.16/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $62,440 $60,379
Georgia $64,010 $66,474 −$1,570
Alabama $49,420 $55,639 +$13,020

Surgical Technologist in Florida: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Florida?

Surgical technologists in Florida earn a median of $62,440 per year ($30.02 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Florida pay surgical technologists well?

At $62,440, Florida pays 3% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 9,120 work in the state.

Surgical Technologist salary in other states

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