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Surgical Technologist Salary in Florida (2026)
$30.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,351/year ($4,363/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 30th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 9,120 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $62,440 a year — though pay ranges from $41,270 for newcomers to $85,620 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,120 Surgical Technologist jobs in Florida (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $62,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $52,351 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $62,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,313 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,777 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,351 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,363 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Florida?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Florida is $62,440 per year ($30.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,410 and $75,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Florida?
- On the median salary of $62,440, a single filer in Florida takes home about $52,351 per year ($4,363 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 9,120 Surgical Technologist jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.