Surgical Technologists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $49,610 -21% vs national
Median hourly $23.85
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $77,540
Employed locally 1,360
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $39,380
    50th (median)
    $49,610
    75th
    $66,190
    90th
    $77,540

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 67% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 33% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in San Antonio, TX is $23.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in San Antonio, TX is 21% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,380.