Summary
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Quick Facts: Surgical Assistants and Technologists | |
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$62,480 per year
$30.04 per hour |
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Postsecondary nondegree award | |
None | |
None | |
141,000 | |
5% (Faster than average) | |
6,500 |
What Surgical Assistants and Technologists Do
Surgical assistants and technologists help with surgical operations.
Work Environment
Most surgical assistants and technologists work in hospitals. They spend much of their time on their feet.
How to Become a Surgical Assistant or Technologist
Surgical assistants and technologists typically need a certificate or an associate’s degree. Employers may require or prefer that workers have certification. Some states regulate these workers.
Pay
The median annual wage for surgical assistants was $60,290 in May 2024.
The median annual wage for surgical technologists was $62,830 in May 2024.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of surgical assistants and technologists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 8,700 openings for surgical assistants and technologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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