Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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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 50% lower than the Texas average of $38.58.

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

64% lower than the US average.

$38.58/hour

Texas

9% lower than the US average.

$42.14/hour

United States

How Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Miami, Florida

$27/hour

This is 68% lower than the Houston average of $44.90.

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

Only Houston, Texas reports pay data for Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $45 per hour. Houston, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $26 per hour — Houston, Texas pays 74% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas	$45	$48

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

Only Memorial Hermann Health System reports pay data for Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $26 per hour — Memorial Hermann Health System pays 38% more.

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

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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