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Surgical Technologist Salary
How Much Do Surgical Technologists Make?
As the Baby Boom generation ages, the need for surgical procedures -- and thus surgical technologists -- is expected to increase dramatically through at least the year 2016. As such, the salaries for these positions should continue to be competitive for the foreseeable future.
Although earnings for surgical technologists vary depending on the workplace and the location, the median annual salary for surgical technologists as of May 2010 was $39,920, with the top 10% or earners making on average $57,330.
Average Surgical Technologist Salaries by Location, 2010:
| Location | Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialty Hospitals (not Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) | $46,630 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | $42,480 |
| Offices of Physicians | $42,690 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $40,780 |
| Offices of Dentists | $37,470 |
Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Employment & Wages database.
