The average annual wage of the occupations is $62,250 and $30 per hour. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Surgical Technologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 110,320 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Surgical Technologists is $21,586. The average length of the programs is 413 hours and the average completion time is 13.00 months.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Surgical Technologists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 260 | $28,401 | $2,293 | 463 Hours | 16.86 Months |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | 110 | $14,770 | $770 | 362 Hours | 9.14 Months |
The following 19 occupations are related to Surgical Technologists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Radiation Therapists | 16,640 | $104,420 | $50 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 47,810 | $214,200 | $103 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 55,660 | $70,270 | $34 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 82,780 | $89,020 | $43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 221K | $75,250 | $36 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 122K | $44,040 | $21 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 73,390 | $44,290 | $21 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 171K | $54,220 | $26 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 66,790 | $47,410 | $23 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 102K | $47,010 | $23 |
The following 285 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Surgical Technologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.