Surgical Technologists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $76,800 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $90,910
Employed locally 2,820
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $58,040
    50th (median)
    $76,800
    75th
    $81,070
    90th
    $90,910

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 88% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 12% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $68,600
    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Dallas, TX is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.35 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Dallas, TX is 22.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,040.