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$62K/yr
Average Salary
2 years
Years of Education
+7%
Job Growth
114K+
Total Jobs
Assist surgeons during operations by handing instruments and maintaining sterile field.
$49K
Starting
$62K
Average
$75K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
Typically 2 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Associate's Degree
Time in School
2 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+7%
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Pay range
$49K–$75K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+7%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
114K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 114K to 122K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
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