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Surgical Technologist salary in Florida

Q: What is the average surgical technologist salary in Florida?

The median surgical technologist salary in Florida is $56,970 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $37,460; the top 10% earn $73,020 or more. About 7,466 people work in this role across the state.

Q: How does Florida surgical technologist pay compare to the national average?

Florida's median of $56,970 is $3,640 below the U.S. national median of $60,610. After adjusting for Florida's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $57,084.

Median $56,970 · Top 10% earn $73,020+ · Roughly 7,466 workers in Florida. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Florida median: $56,970; $27.39/hr
Top 10%: $73,020; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $37,460; Entry-level range
Real pay: $57,084; CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.8)

Florida pays modestly below the U.S. median for surgical technologists — $56,970 versus the national median of $60,610. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 7,466 surgical technologists.

What drives surgical technologist pay in Florida

Florida's outpatient surgery center growth has expanded surgical tech demand. ASCs pay slightly less than hospitals but offer Monday-Friday daytime schedules. Major employers: AdventHealth, BayCare, HCA Florida.

Florida ranks #31 of 50 states

Where Florida sits in the national distribution for surgical technologist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank	State	Median	vs. Florida
#30	Wyoming	$57,580	+$610
#29	North Dakota	$57,580	+$610
#28	Montana	$57,580	+$610
#31	Florida (this page)	$56,970	—
#34	North Carolina	$56,370	−$600
#35	Nebraska	$56,370	−$600
#36	Georgia	$55,760	−$1,210

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Education path for Florida

The typical path is a postsecondary nondegree certificate (1–2 yr program), taking about 18 months. Tuition ranges from $5,000 (community college) to $28,000 (private accelerated). On the Florida median of $56,970, payback periods are typically 1.1 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Surgical Technologist salary in Florida — FAQ

What is the average surgical technologist salary in Florida?

The median surgical technologist salary in Florida is $56,970 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $37,460; the top 10% earn $73,020 or more. About 7,466 people work in this role across the state.

How does Florida surgical technologist pay compare to the national average?

Florida's median of $56,970 is $3,640 below the U.S. national median of $60,610. After adjusting for Florida's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $57,084.

Is surgical technologist a good career in Florida?

On the data: Florida employs roughly 7,466 surgical technologists, with a median wage of $56,970 and the top decile clearing $73,020. The role is projected to grow +5% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.

What's the hourly rate for surgical technologists in Florida?

At the Florida median of $56,970 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $27.39/hr. The top 10% earn around $35.11/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $18.01/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Florida-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2055: Surgical Technologists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Florida's RPP is 99.8 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.