Does anyone know how much surgical technologist make?

Question

I was looking into that career and i was wondering if anyone knows how much they make and if jobs will increase?

Answer 1

According to the US Dept of Labor:

Median annual earnings of surgical technologists were $34,010 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $28,560 and $40,750. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,940, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $45,990. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of surgical technologists in May 2004 were:

Offices of dentists $37,510
Offices of physicians 36,570
General medical and surgical hospitals 33,130

Job outlook:
Employment of surgical technologists is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014 as the volume of surgery increases. Job opportunities are expected to be good. The number of surgical procedures is expected to rise as the population grows and ages. The number of older people, including the baby boom generation, who generally require more surgical procedures, will account for a larger portion of the general population. Technological advances, such as fiber optics and laser technology, will permit an increasing number of new surgical procedures to be performed and also will allow surgical technologists to assist with a greater number of procedures.

Hospitals will continue to be the primary employer of surgical technologists, although much faster employment growth is expected in offices of physicians and in outpatient care centers, including ambulatory surgical centers.

Training: Training programs last 9 to 24 months and lead to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree.

Answer 2

You'll make on average of about 35,000 a year.

The money isn't THAT great but the job security is awesome. Think about it...surgery is something that will never be outsourced.