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 average annual salary for surgical technologists as of May 2008 was $40,070, with the top 10% or earners making an average of $54,300.

Average Surgical Technologist Salaries by Location, 2008:

Figures courtesy of Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.