Surgical Technologists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $59,250 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $44,710
90th percentile $72,970
Employed locally 190
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,710
    25th
    $48,300
    50th (median)
    $59,250
    75th
    $70,350
    90th
    $72,970

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 113% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 13% above 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in McAllen, TX is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in McAllen, TX is 5.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $44,710 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,300.