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Surgical Technologists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$64,650/yr
Typical range
$54,690 – $79,750
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years

What a Surgical Technologists does

Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist surgeons during medical procedures. They ensure everything in the surgical environment is clean, organized, and ready for safe surgery.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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