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

A typical Surgical Tech in Oklahoma earns about $29.42 per hour, or $61,190 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that pay works out to roughly $5,099 a month and $1,177 a week, figures calculated from the annual median. These numbers describe the typical Surgical Tech in the state, not the entry-level or most experienced worker.

Nationally, Surgical Techs earn a typical $31.08 an hour, or $64,650 a year, which puts Oklahoma pay 5% below the national figure. That gap places the state 35th out of 51 states and territories ranked by pay. Oklahoma employs about 1,940 Surgical Techs, compared with 117,460 nationwide, giving a sense of scale for the state's workforce.

Entry-level Surgical Tech positions in Oklahoma typically offer around $23.66 an hour, or about $49,200 a year, based on pay for the lowest-earning 10% of the field. Some newcomers start a bit higher, closer to $52,720 a year. Within a few years on the job, pay tends to move up toward the state's typical figure of $61,190.

Experienced Surgical Techs in Oklahoma often earn upwards of $65,120 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $77,320. That leaves a $28,120 spread between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, years on the job, and city of employment tend to account for most of that difference.

Oklahoma's typical pay for Surgical Techs rose from $37,300 in 2015 to $61,190 in 2025, a gain of $23,890 over the decade. That amounts to a 64% increase in typical pay over ten years. The rise was not perfectly steady, but each year since 2015 has recorded a higher figure than the one before it.

Nationally, typical pay for Surgical Techs rose 46% over the same decade, meaning Oklahoma's pay grew faster than the national trend. For someone starting out now, this history shows pay has moved up steadily in recent years. It offers no guarantee about future years, only a record of what has already happened.

Pay runs highest in Oklahoma City, where Surgical Techs typically earn $64,290 a year, about 5% above the statewide figure. These figures cover the full Oklahoma City metro area, not just the city center. Enid follows next, with typical pay of $59,920 a year, not far behind Tulsa's $59,570.

Lawton pays the least among Oklahoma's tracked cities, with Surgical Techs typically earning $59,110 a year, a spread of $5,180 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Oklahoma City also has the largest Surgical Tech workforce in the state, with about 930 employed there. Pay differences between cities often track local living costs rather than anything else.

Among neighboring states, Colorado pays Surgical Techs the most, with typical pay of $75,740 a year, 24% above Oklahoma's figure. Texas also pays more, at $65,220, about 7% higher. On the lower end, New Mexico's typical pay of $51,780 runs 15% below Oklahoma's, and Arkansas pays 6% less. Surgical Tech licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.

Surgical Techs in Oklahoma typically earn $61,190 a year, up 64% over the past decade from $37,300 in 2015. Pay runs somewhat below the national figure, with the most in Oklahoma City and the least in Lawton. Anyone considering the field can check Oklahoma's licensing or registry page for requirements, and the city-level pages on this site for local pay figures before making a decision.