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

Surgical Technologist Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$65,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.35/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
10,160
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,198 #28 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Texas, explained

Surgical technologists in Texas earn a median of $65,220 per year ($31.35 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $39,950, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $92,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $65,220 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $65,220 is worth about $67,198 in national buying power — ranking Texas #28 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,950
$19.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,220
$31.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$92,580
$44.51/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $65,220 $67,198
Oklahoma $61,190 $69,658 +$4,030
Arkansas $57,400 $66,025 +$7,820
Louisiana $57,370 $65,040 +$7,850
New Mexico $51,780 $56,153 +$13,440

Surgical Technologist in Texas: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Texas?

Surgical technologists in Texas earn a median of $65,220 per year ($31.35 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Texas pay surgical technologists well?

At $65,220, Texas pays 1% above the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 10,160 work in the state.

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