Surgical Technologist

October 30, 2016

Surgical Technologist Job Description

Surgical Technologists Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon’s assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Medical Equipment Preparers Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Surgical Technologist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Surgical Technologist is $37947 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $52970. The lowest salary reported was $27681. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Surgical Technologist is $18.87 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $26.34. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $13.76. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Surgical Technologist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0.5 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Surgical Technologist. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $31,000 – $49,479
Florida – $20,067 – $51,823
Georgia – $25,500 – $51,350
New York – $24,832 – $50,111
North Carolina – $27,500 – $42,500
Texas – $27,391 – $58,569
Virginia – $19,866 – $50,943

These are the highest paying cities for a Surgical Technologist. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Houston, Texas –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Boston, Massachusetts –
Tampa, Florida –
Chicago, Illinois –
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Surgical Technologist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $37947 while in 2007 it was just $35191.39

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

Related Jobs

22%

78%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 22% of Surgical Technologists were males while 78% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
$28,231 – $52,660
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
$17,348 – $31,298
Medical Assistant
$20,193 – $35,563

Future Jobs

Surgical Technician
$25,082 – $51,833
Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room
$44,785 – $86,072
Registered Nurse (RN)
$40,369 – $78,563