Surgical Technologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $66,690 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.06
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $89,580
Employed locally 2,200
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $57,770
    50th (median)
    $66,690
    75th
    $79,310
    90th
    $89,580

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 83% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 17% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $68,600
    Waco, TX $64,990
    Longview, TX $63,950
    El Paso, TX $61,970
    Victoria, TX $60,610

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Houston, TX is $32.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.52 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Houston, TX is 6.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,770.