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Surgical Technologist Salary in Texas (2026)
$31.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,584/year ($4,549/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 21st of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 10,160 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $65,220 a year — though pay ranges from $39,950 for newcomers to $92,580 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,160 Surgical Technologist jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $65,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $54,584 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $65,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,646 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,989 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,584 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,549 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Texas?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Texas is $65,220 per year ($31.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,100 and $80,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $65,220, a single filer in Texas takes home about $54,584 per year ($4,549 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 10,160 Surgical Technologist jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.