Surgical Technologists Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $58,630 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $46,320
90th percentile $79,150
Employed locally 160
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,320
    25th
    $49,250
    50th (median)
    $58,630
    75th
    $70,630
    90th
    $79,150

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 94% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 6% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,690
    Waco, TX $64,990
    Longview, TX $63,950
    El Paso, TX $61,970

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,850
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,910
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,970
    Nurse Practitioners$119,990
    Pharmacists$140,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Lubbock, TX is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.74 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Lubbock, TX is 6.7% below 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,320 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,250.