Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Harlingen, TX

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Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$24.71/hour

The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Harlingen, TX is $24.71 per hour. This is 56% lower than the Texas average of $38.60.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Harlingen, TX compared to State and National Averages

$24.71/hour

Harlingen, TX

85% lower than the US average.

$38.60/hour

Texas

19% lower than the US average.

$45.79/hour

United States

How Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Harlingen Compare to Other Cities

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Houston, Texas

$46/hour

This is 42% higher than the Harlingen average of $27.01.

Miami, Florida

$28/hour

This is 4% higher than the Harlingen average of $27.01.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Certified Surgical Technologists?

Houston, Texas pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by San Antonio, Texas ($35). Houston, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Harlingen, TX average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $25 per hour — Houston, Texas pays 88% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas	$46	$55
San Antonio, Texas	$35	$44

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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