Surgical Technician salaries vary widely based on several factors. For example, a surgical tech can make more than another professional in the same industry simply because he or she lives in a high paying geographic location. While most of us would love to move across the country to make more money, we don’t always want to leave our friends and home behind. The good news is you can take more control in your career by pursuing an industry within the surgical tech position that is high paying.
Surgical techs working in offices of health practitioners are the highest paid surgical techs nationwide and can earn an average of $54,710 annually. Those working in employment services are also well-paid with an annual average salary of $47,630. Ambulatory health care is another top-paying industry in the profession and surgical techs in this area earn as much as $44,230 annually on average. Educational institutes also offer solid income potential and surgical techs working in this industry earn an average of $43,130 annually. Finally, specialty hospitals offer the 5th highest paying positions for surgical techs with an average annual income of $42,420.
This chart displays annual mean salaries for Surgical Technicians in the U.S. The data was collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics OES - May 2008.
A career as a surgical technician requires skill, training, and hard work. You want to ensure you make the most of your education and maximize your earning potential. To do so, pursue high-paying niche industries within the profession and set goals for your career even before you begin training.
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The bar graph above shows the industries with the highest surgical technician salaries. The data is displayed below in table format:
| Industry | Annual Mean Wage |
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| Offices of Health Practitioners | 54710 | | Employment Services | 47630 | | Ambulatory Health Care | 44230 | | Educational Institutes | 43130 | | Specialty Hospitals | 42420 |
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