How Much Does a Surgical Tech Make in Florida in 2026?

A typical Surgical Tech in Florida earns about $30.02 per hour, or $62,440 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $5,203 a month and $1,201 a week. These numbers describe the state's typical Surgical Tech, not entry-level or senior pay specifically.

Florida's typical pay sits 3% below the national mark of $31.08 an hour ($64,650 a year) for Surgical Techs, ranking the state 30th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia. About 9,120 Surgical Techs work in Florida, giving the state a sizable workforce even though pay trails the national figure. Lower pay here tends to track a lower cost of living in much of the state compared with higher-cost regions elsewhere in the country.

Entry-level positions in Florida typically offer around $19.84 an hour, or about $41,270 a year, for Surgical Techs just starting out. Pay in the next tier up moves to roughly $25.20 an hour, or $52,410 a year, as techs gain a couple of years of experience. Most Florida Surgical Techs reach the typical pay of $30.02 an hour within a few years of steady work.

Experienced Surgical Techs in Florida often earn upwards of $36.14 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $41.16 an hour, or $85,620 a year. That leaves a spread of $44,350 between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, years on the job, and city all play a part in where an individual tech lands within that range.

Florida's typical Surgical Tech pay rose from $40,560 in 2015 to $62,440 in 2025, a gain of $21,880 over the decade. That amounts to a 54% rise in pay over ten years. The increase has been fairly steady, with the sharpest jumps coming between 2022 and 2024.

Nationally, Surgical Tech pay climbed 46% over the same ten years, so Florida's rise has outpaced the national trend. For someone starting out now, this history shows pay has moved up steadily in Florida, though it makes no promises about future increases. Past growth is a record, not a guarantee.

Pay runs highest in Port St. Lucie, where Surgical Techs typically earn $65,780 a year, or $31.63 an hour, about 5% above the statewide figure. West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami follow closely, each with typical pay of $65,520 a year ($31.50 an hour). These figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Pay is lowest in Melbourne, where Surgical Techs typically earn $50,500 a year, or $24.28 an hour, a spread of $15,280 between the top and bottom of the state's city list. West Palm Beach carries the largest Surgical Tech workforce in Florida, with about 2,200 employed there at a typical $65,520 a year. Higher pay in South Florida cities tends to go along with a higher cost of living.

Georgia pays Surgical Techs a bit more than Florida, with a typical $64,010 a year, about 3% higher. Alabama pays noticeably less, at $49,420 a year, roughly 21% below Florida's figure. For techs weighing a move, licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, which can ease a relocation across the region.

Florida Surgical Techs typically earn $62,440 a year as of May 2025, a figure that has climbed 54% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience, with entry-level roles starting lower and the top 10% of earners well above the typical mark. Readers weighing a move into the field can check Florida's licensing and registry requirements, and compare local figures on individual city pages.