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Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $73,860 | $79,990 | $62,140 | $60,791 | 103 |
| Austin | $71,950 | $73,810 | $62,970 | $59,447 | 98 |
| Houston | $69,590 | $71,050 | $57,250 | $57,787 | 99 |
| Waco | $69,080 | $66,020 | $66,020 | $57,428 | 93 |
| Lubbock | $64,580 | $63,030 | $50,990 | $54,070 | 91 |
| Longview | $63,690 | $66,210 | $51,790 | $53,355 | 89 |
| Beaumont | $60,990 | $61,650 | $54,130 | $51,185 | 90 |
| El Paso | $59,580 | $62,980 | $54,320 | $50,053 | 90 |
| McAllen | $58,870 | $61,830 | $50,100 | $49,482 | 86 |
| College Station | $58,780 | $58,110 | $47,330 | $49,410 | 91 |
| Sherman | $58,620 | $62,500 | $50,090 | $49,281 | 94 |
| Abilene | $57,990 | $61,740 | $47,720 | $48,775 | 90 |
| Victoria | $57,700 | $63,000 | $43,150 | $48,542 | 90 |
| Amarillo | $56,560 | $58,440 | $47,180 | $47,626 | 92 |
| San Antonio | $55,980 | $46,820 | $43,740 | $47,160 | 95 |
| Corpus Christi | $55,780 | $50,710 | $49,470 | $46,999 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2055.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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