Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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

The Woodlands is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Certified Surgical Technologist jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 48% higher than the average pay for Certified Surgical Technologist roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Houston, paying up to $85/hr, Temple, paying up to $48/hr, and Round Rock, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$25.75/hour

The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Houston, TX is $25.75 per hour. This is 30% lower than the Texas average of $33.60.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$25.75/hour

Houston, TX

50% lower than the US average.

$33.60/hour

Texas

15% lower than the US average.

$38.53/hour

United States

How Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$31/hour

This is 54% lower than the Houston average of $47.32.

Nashville, Tennessee

$26/hour

This is 83% lower than the Houston average of $47.32.

Salem, Virginia

$29/hour

This is 60% lower than the Houston average of $47.32.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas	$47	$85
Prosper, Texas	$36	$46
Fort Worth, Texas	$35	$47
Mckinney, Texas	$35	$45

What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Houston?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Memorial Hermann Health System	$36	$36

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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