May 2025 BLS OEWS · Surgical technologists
Surgical Tech Salary in Texas
BLS occupational wages for surgical technologists: statewide medians, hourly pay, and selected metro medians.
SOC 29-2055.00Reviewed 2026-10-07
Quick salary summary
Median annual wage (Texas)
$65,220
Median hourly wage (Texas)
$31.35/hr
90th percentile annual
$92,580
Medians are 50th percentile wages from employer reports, not job postings or travel-contract rates.
Surgical tech salary range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,950 | $19.21/hr |
| 25th | $50,100 | $24.09/hr |
| 50th (Median) | $65,220 | $31.35/hr |
| 75th | $80,790 | $38.84/hr |
| 90th | $92,580 | $44.51/hr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (2025)
Surgical tech salary by Texas metro
| Metro area | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $79,990 | $38.46/hr |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $71,050 | $34.16/hr |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $73,810 | $35.48/hr |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $46,820 | $22.51/hr |
Estimate take-home pay on a surgical tech salary
- Start with gross annual or hourly pay from your offer or the table above.
- Use the Texas salary calculator or take-home pay calculator for federal tax and FICA (no Texas state income tax on wages).
- Compare to your actual pay stub; payroll systems may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average surgical tech salary in Texas?
BLS OEWS reports a median wage, not a simple average. For surgical technologists in Texas, the median annual wage is the clearest statewide benchmark in the May 2025 dataset.
What is the surgical tech salary in Texas?
The BLS median is $65,220 per year ($31.35/hour) for surgical technologists in Texas (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
What is entry level surgical tech salary in Texas?
The published 10th percentile wage is $39,950 (May 2025 BLS OEWS). That is the lower end of reported wages, not a guaranteed starting offer.
What is surgical tech salary in Houston, Texas?
For Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, the median is $71,050 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
What is surgical tech salary in Dallas, Texas?
For Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, the median is $79,990 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
What is surgical tech salary in Austin, Texas?
For Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, the median is $73,810 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
How much do surgical techs make per hour in Texas?
The statewide median hourly wage is $31.35/hour (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
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