Surgical Technologists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $62,550 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.07
10th percentile $38,740
90th percentile $76,850
Employed locally 1,240
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,740
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $62,550
    75th
    $66,840
    90th
    $76,850

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $65,000
    Florence, SC $64,790
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,470
    Port St. Lucie, FL $63,280
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $62,800

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,210
    Physicians, All Other $287,200
    Nurse Practitioners $128,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Tampa, FL is $30.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.19 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Tampa, FL is 0.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $38,740 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.