Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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Average Surgical Technician Salary

$44.17/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technician in Houston, TX is $44.17 per hour. This is 13% lower than the Texas average of $49.74.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$44.17/hour

Houston, TX

13% lower than the US average.

$49.74/hour

Texas

1% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Surgical Technician Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Round Rock, Texas

$51/hour

This is 14% higher than the Houston average of $44.17.

Plano, Texas

$57/hour

This is 22% higher than the Houston average of $44.17.

Denver, Colorado

$46/hour

This is 4% higher than the Houston average of $44.17.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Surgical Technicians?

Dallas, Texas pays Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Cedar Park, Texas ($59) and Irving, Texas ($57). Dallas, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Allied Health Professionals is $44 per hour — Dallas, Texas pays 36% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$60	$100
Cedar Park, Texas	$59	$100
Irving, Texas	$57	$100
Plano, Texas	$57	$100
Carrollton, Texas	$56	$100
Mckinney, Texas	$54	$100
Round Rock, Texas	$51	$100
Fort Worth, Texas	$51	$100

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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