Surgical Technologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $68,600 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.98
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $83,180
Employed locally 660
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $57,550
    50th (median)
    $68,600
    75th
    $79,150
    90th
    $83,180

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 70% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $76,800
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,690
    Waco, TX $64,990
    Longview, TX $63,950
    El Paso, TX $61,970
    Victoria, TX $60,610

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Austin, TX is $32.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.70 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Austin, TX is 9.2% above the national median of $62,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Technologists in Austin?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,550.