{"id":21960,"date":"2022-02-04T08:38:47","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T08:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/?p=21960"},"modified":"2022-02-23T12:14:12","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T12:14:12","slug":"surgical-tech-salary-in-ri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri","title":{"rendered":"Surgical Tech Salary in RI 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that the average <strong>surgical tech salary in RI<\/strong> is about $10,000 higher than the national average?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re working as a surgical tech or hope to become one and are unsure about the compensation that you&#8217;re entitled to, then check out the guide below. We\u2019ll take a deep dive into surgical technologist salaries in RI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67d3f51e2468f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#How_Much_Does_a_Surgical_Tech_Make_Per_Hour\" title=\"How Much Does a Surgical Tech Make Per Hour?\">How Much Does a Surgical Tech Make Per Hour?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#How_Much_Do_Surgical_Techs_Make_Per_Year\" title=\"How Much Do Surgical Techs Make Per Year?\">How Much Do Surgical Techs Make Per Year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#How_Do_Surgical_Technologist_Salaries_Compare_to_Similar_Careers\" title=\"How Do Surgical Technologist Salaries Compare to Similar Careers?\">How Do Surgical Technologist Salaries Compare to Similar Careers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Factors_That_Impact_a_Surgical_Techs_Salary_in_Rhode_Island\" title=\"Factors That Impact a Surgical Tech&#8217;s Salary&nbsp; in Rhode Island\">Factors That Impact a Surgical Tech&#8217;s Salary&nbsp; in Rhode Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Individual_Experience\" title=\"Individual Experience\">Individual Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Specialization_Critical_Skills_and_Certifications\" title=\"Specialization, Critical Skills and Certifications\">Specialization, Critical Skills and Certifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Factors_That_Impact_a_Surgical_Techs_Salary_in_Rhode_Island-2\" title=\"Factors That Impact a Surgical Tech&#8217;s Salary&nbsp; in Rhode Island\">Factors That Impact a Surgical Tech&#8217;s Salary&nbsp; in Rhode Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Individual_Experience-2\" title=\"Individual Experience\">Individual Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Specialization_Critical_Skills_and_Certifications-2\" title=\"Specialization, Critical Skills and Certifications\">Specialization, Critical Skills and Certifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#What_are_the_Responsibilities_of_a_Surgical_Technologist\" title=\"What are the Responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist?\">What are the Responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#What_are_the_Other_Benefits_of_Becoming_a_Surgical_Technologist\" title=\"What are the Other Benefits of Becoming a Surgical Technologist?\">What are the Other Benefits of Becoming a Surgical Technologist?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#CareerJobs\" title=\"Career\/Jobs\">Career\/Jobs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#What_is_the_Job_Outlook_Hiring_Trends_for_Surgical_Technologists\" title=\"What is the Job Outlook &amp; Hiring Trends for Surgical Technologists?\">What is the Job Outlook &amp; Hiring Trends for Surgical Technologists?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Common_Career_Paths\" title=\"Common Career Paths\">Common Career Paths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Best_Cities_to_Work_in_as_a_Surgical_Tech\" title=\"Best Cities to Work in as a Surgical Tech\">Best Cities to Work in as a Surgical Tech<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Best_Cities_in_Rhode_Island_for_Surgical_Tech_Jobs\" title=\"Best Cities in Rhode Island for Surgical Tech Jobs\">Best Cities in Rhode Island for Surgical Tech Jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Best_CitiesStates_in_the_US_For_a_Career_in_Surgical_Tech\" title=\"Best Cities\/States in the US For a Career in Surgical Tech\">Best Cities\/States in the US For a Career in Surgical Tech<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Top_Companies_for_Surgical_Techs\" title=\"Top Companies for Surgical Techs\">Top Companies for Surgical Techs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Best_Employers_in_Rhode_Island\" title=\"Best Employers in Rhode Island\">Best Employers in Rhode Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Top_Companies_in_the_United_States\" title=\"Top Companies in the United States\">Top Companies in the United States<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Companies_with_Best_Compensation\" title=\"Companies with Best Compensation\">Companies with Best Compensation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Top-Rated_Companies\" title=\"Top-Rated Companies\">Top-Rated Companies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#What_state_pays_the_highest_for_surgical_tech\" title=\"What state pays the highest for surgical tech?\">What state pays the highest for surgical tech?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#Does_an_RN_make_more_than_a_surgical_tech\" title=\"Does an RN make more than a surgical tech?\">Does an RN make more than a surgical tech?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#What_is_the_highest-paying_surgical_tech_job\" title=\"What is the highest-paying surgical tech job?\">What is the highest-paying surgical tech job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/surgical-tech-salary-in-ri\/#What_skills_do_surgical_technologists_need\" title=\"What skills do surgical technologists need?\">What skills do surgical technologists need?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Guide_to_Surgical_Technologist_Salaries_in_Rhode_Island\"><\/span>A Guide to Surgical Technologist Salaries in Rhode Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program<\/a> at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> (BLS) produces salary data, employment, and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations in all the states across the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"accordion-block_62152eb5d589f\" class=\"accordion-block block-component\">\n  <div class=\"grid-container\">\n    <div class=\"grid-x\">\n      <div class=\"cell small-12\">\n        <h2 class=\"section-title\"><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"cell small-12\">\n                  \n          <ul class=\"accordion\" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\">\n                      <li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Interested in a career as a Surgical Tech?  Apply today!<\/a>              \n\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content>\n                                    \n                                  <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                    <div id=\"form_a94e5db1-23b9-b8a1-b4b7-94a52e00f5a3\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/apply.neit.edu\/register?id=a94e5db1-23b9-b8a1-b4b7-94a52e00f5a3&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_a94e5db1-23b9-b8a1-b4b7-94a52e00f5a3\">\/**\/<\/script><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                  \n                              \n            <\/div>                \n            <\/li>\n                  \n          <\/ul>\n            \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These are the latest surgical technologist salary estimates in RI according to BLS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_a_Surgical_Tech_Make_Per_Hour\"><\/span>How Much Does a Surgical Tech Make Per Hour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">Surgical technologists in Rhode Island earn an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes292055.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#fcf212\" class=\"has-inline-color\">average pay of $28.56 per hour<\/span><\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the hourly wages can differ according to your qualification, skills, and years of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Do_Surgical_Techs_Make_Per_Year\"><\/span>How Much Do Surgical Techs Make Per Year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">The average salary for a surgical tech in Rhode Island was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes292055.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#fcf212\" class=\"has-inline-color\">$59,410 per year<\/span><\/a> in May 2020. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During the same period, the top 10 percent highest-earning professionals earned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes292055.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mean annual wages of over $77,380<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Tech.jpg\" alt=\"A team of surgical techs assisting a doctor in surgery \" class=\"wp-image-21961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Tech.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Tech-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Surgical_Technologist_Salaries_Compare_to_Similar_Careers\"><\/span>How Do Surgical Technologist Salaries Compare to Similar Careers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">While the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <span style=\"color:#fcf212\" class=\"has-inline-color\">mean annual wages<\/span><\/a> for all occupations in the US is $41,950, the average pay of surgical technologists is much higher, comparatively, at $49,710 per year. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With relevant qualifications, certifications, and experience, surgical techs can also work in similar medical occupations. The mean annual wages for each of these occupations are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologist-Salaries.jpg\" alt=\"Surgical Technologist Salaries\" class=\"wp-image-21962\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologist-Salaries.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologist-Salaries-300x101.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_That_Impact_a_Surgical_Techs_Salary_in_Rhode_Island\"><\/span>Factors That Impact a Surgical Tech&#8217;s Salary&nbsp; in Rhode Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The salary of a surgical technologist, just like any other job position, depends on education, the level of training, job experience, certifications, and location. Below, we\u2019ll explore these factors in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individual_Experience\"><\/span>Individual Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry-level technologists and technicians in the bottom 10 percentile of professionals can typically earn around $43,620 per year. You can expect an increase in salary as you gain experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[ <div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"> While mid-level technologists in the top 25 percentile of the salary range earned mean annual salaries of $68,960, the top 10 percent of senior-level techs had an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes292055.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <span style=\"color:#fcf212\" class=\"has-inline-color\">average salary of $77,380 per year<\/span><\/a>. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specialization_Critical_Skills_and_Certifications\"><\/span>Specialization, Critical Skills and Certifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to BLS<\/a>, earning a certification after your post-secondary qualification can be beneficial in finding a job in the medical industry. Opting for certifications can improve your salary and help you stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also consider the number of jobs available in your location. For example, if there are fewer surgical techs in your area than the number of positions available, your skills will be valued at a higher rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_That_Impact_a_Surgical_Techs_Salary_in_Rhode_Island-2\"><\/span>Factors That Impact a Surgical Tech&#8217;s Salary&nbsp; in Rhode Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The salary of a surgical technologist, just like any other job position, depends on education, the level of training, job experience, certifications, and location. Below, we\u2019ll explore these factors in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individual_Experience-2\"><\/span>Individual Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry-level technologists and technicians in the bottom 10 percentile of professionals can typically earn around $43,620 per year. You can expect an increase in salary as you gain experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While mid-level technologists in the top 25 percentile of the salary range earned mean annual salaries of $68,960, the top 10 percent of senior-level techs had an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes292055.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> average salary of $77,380 per year<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specialization_Critical_Skills_and_Certifications-2\"><\/span>Specialization, Critical Skills and Certifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to BLS<\/a>, earning a certification after your post-secondary qualification can be beneficial in finding a job in the medical industry. Opting for certifications can improve your salary and help you stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also consider the number of jobs available in your location. For example, if there are fewer surgical techs in your area than the number of positions available, your skills will be valued at a higher rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Responsibilities_of_a_Surgical_Technologist\"><\/span>What are the Responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A surgical technologist assists with operations and surgical procedures, prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, performs post-surgical supervision, and helps doctors during surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the daily job responsibilities of a surgical technologist may include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-list grid-container\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Sterilizing equipment and preparing operating rooms.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Ensuring adequate supplies for surgery.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Getting patients ready for surgery by washing and disinfecting sutures and incision sites.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Passing instruments during surgical operations and keeping a record to ensure no foreign objects remain inside the patient&#8217;s body.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Holding retractors, internal organs, and supplies during the operation.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Set up the robotic surgical equipment for surgeries.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Surgical technologists may also handle specimens for lab analysis or apply dressings to the incision site. After the procedure, the technologists may also aid in transferring patients to recovery rooms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologies.jpg\" alt=\"Surgical techs getting a room ready for surgery\" class=\"wp-image-21966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologies.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Other_Benefits_of_Becoming_a_Surgical_Technologist\"><\/span>What are the Other Benefits of Becoming a Surgical Technologist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the base salary forms the fixed component of your earnings, most jobs in the country offer additional perks and benefits such as insurance, 401k, paid leave, maternity leave, social security, pension, disability, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the benefits listed above, there are a few additional perks you can look forward to when choosing a career in surgical technology, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-list grid-container\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Most surgical tech programs allow students to graduate in around two years, helping them get jobs quickly and start earning.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Post-secondary programs in surgical tech can be less costly than the cost of tuition for becoming a surgeon.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> The surgical tech field offers immense job satisfaction due to the noble act of saving lives.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> There are tremendous opportunities in this field, as BLS predicts the employment of surgical techs to grow much faster than the national average.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Surgical technologists have to deal with new challenges every day. As a professional, there will be tremendous learning and growth opportunities for you.<\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> Obtaining a degree in surgical tech can open up many career opportunities, from medical assistance to teaching and administration.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CareerJobs\"><\/span>Career\/Jobs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re aspiring to be a surgical technologist, the following information can be quite beneficial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Job_Outlook_Hiring_Trends_for_Surgical_Technologists\"><\/span>What is the Job Outlook &amp; Hiring Trends for Surgical Technologists?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#fcf212\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The BLS projects<\/span> <\/a>that the employment of surgical techs in the United States will increase by seven percent from 2019-2029, creating more than 7,600 new jobs. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The employment growth rate for surgical techs is considerably higher than the national average for all occupations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An aging baby-boom population is also creating more demand for surgery and operations, as older people tend to require more care. The current generation is also much more open to surgeries to improve their quality of life. For example, younger people getting knee replacements for an active lifestyle or cataract removal surgeries for better vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect more job openings with higher pay as the demand for surgical technologists increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Career_Paths\"><\/span>Common Career Paths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing your accredited formal education program, you can pursue certifications from the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbstsa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting<\/a>, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.csaexam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants<\/a>, or from the American Board of Surgical Assistants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"> Once you pass your certification exam, you can begin working as a certified surgical technologist. With adequate experience, you can even advance to surgical first assistant roles. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some professionals will eventually transfer into other similar occupations. Allied occupations like Anesthesiologists, Registered Nurses, or post-secondary teachers of health specialties are popular choices. Career advancements generally require additional training, education, and certification\/licensing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologies-Career-Path.jpg\" alt=\"A surgical technologist monitoring a patient\" class=\"wp-image-21967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologies-Career-Path.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologies-Career-Path-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cities_to_Work_in_as_a_Surgical_Tech\"><\/span>Best Cities to Work in as a Surgical Tech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Subject to fulfilling the state eligibility criteria, you can apply for jobs at any location in the US. These are the best metropolitan areas in RI and the US to work as a surgical technologist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cities_in_Rhode_Island_for_Surgical_Tech_Jobs\"><\/span>Best Cities in Rhode Island for Surgical Tech Jobs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Norwich-New London-Westerly area is a highly sought-after location for surgical technology professionals with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes292055.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mean annual salary of $58,740<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#00255f;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#0f3f79;border-color:#dbffff;color:#fff;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"> With more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes292055.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#fcf212\" class=\"has-inline-color\">310 employed surgical technologists<\/span><\/a>, the Providence-Warwick region is another attractive location for finding jobs in this field. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/surgical-technician\/salaries\/RI?from=top_sb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indeed.com<\/a> and BLS, these are the top-paying cities in Rhode Island:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/surgical-tech-jobs.jpg\" alt=\"Best Cities in Rhode Island for Surgical Tech Jobs\" class=\"wp-image-21971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/surgical-tech-jobs.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/surgical-tech-jobs-300x84.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_CitiesStates_in_the_US_For_a_Career_in_Surgical_Tech\"><\/span>Best Cities\/States in the US For a Career in Surgical Tech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alaska is the highest-paying state in the US, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes292055.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mean annual wages of $67,120<\/a>, while Texas has the highest employment for surgical technologists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the best cities and states in the US for pursuing a career as a surgical technologist.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologies-Career.jpg\" alt=\"Best States For a Career in Surgical Tech\" class=\"wp-image-21969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologies-Career.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Surgical-Technologies-Career-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/top-paying-states-for-surgical-technologist.jpg\" alt=\"top-paying states for surgical technologist in the United States\" class=\"wp-image-21972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/top-paying-states-for-surgical-technologist.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/top-paying-states-for-surgical-technologist-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/highest-employment-level-in-Surgical-Technologist.jpg\" alt=\"Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in Surgical Technologist\" class=\"wp-image-21973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/highest-employment-level-in-Surgical-Technologist.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/highest-employment-level-in-Surgical-Technologist-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/metropolitan-areas-for-surgical-technologist.jpg\" alt=\"Top Paying metropolitan areas for Surgical Technologist\" class=\"wp-image-21974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/metropolitan-areas-for-surgical-technologist.jpg 573w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/metropolitan-areas-for-surgical-technologist-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Companies_for_Surgical_Techs\"><\/span>Top Companies for Surgical Techs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most employers around the country offer competitive pay and benefits for surgical technologists. While some companies have a reputation for their great compensation package, others rank highly for their work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have listed some of the <strong>best companies in RI and the US<\/strong> for surgical tech jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Employers_in_Rhode_Island\"><\/span>Best Employers in Rhode Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the top recruiters in the healthcare industry for surgical technologists in Rhode Island are:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-list grid-container\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifespan.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lifespan, Providence<\/a><\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifespan.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lifespan, South Kingstown<\/a><\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/locations.amedisys.com\/ri\/warwick\/amedisys-home-health-care.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amedisys, Warwick<\/a><\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toberson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Toberson Group, Providence<\/a><\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westerlyhospital.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yale New Haven Health System, Westerly<\/a><\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ayahealthcare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aya Healthcare, Woonsocket<\/a><\/li><li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#5CC9FE\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosthealthcare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Host Healthcare, Providence<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Companies_in_the_United_States\"><\/span>Top Companies in the United States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the best places to work in the US, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/jobs?q=Surgical%20Technician&amp;l=Providence%2C%20RI&amp;from=career&amp;vjk=bf471a8337c6188a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to Indeed.com<\/a>, in the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Companies_with_Best_Compensation\"><\/span>Companies with Best Compensation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/surgical-technician\/salaries?from=top_sb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Based on their reported salaries<\/a>, the following companies offer the highest pay for surgical technicians.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/companies-with-best-compensation.jpg\" alt=\"Companies with Best Compensation\" class=\"wp-image-21975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/companies-with-best-compensation.jpg 586w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/companies-with-best-compensation-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top-Rated_Companies\"><\/span>Top-Rated Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/surgical-technician\/salaries?from=top_sb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Based on the employee ratings<\/a> constituting work purpose, compensation, and work happiness scores, these are some of the highest-rated employers:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sue-shadow-wrap sue-content-wrap sue-shadow-inline-yes grid-container\"><div class=\"sue-shadow sue-shadow-style-default\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/top-rated-companies.jpg\" alt=\"Top-Rated Companies\" class=\"wp-image-21976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/top-rated-companies.jpg 598w, https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/top-rated-companies-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming a surgical technologist can be a rewarding career with excellent pay, benefits, and job satisfaction. If you want to pursue a career in surgical technology and earn a comfortable salary in Rhode Island, a formal education program can be highly beneficial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_pays_the_highest_for_surgical_tech\"><\/span>What state pays the highest for surgical tech?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to BLS, Alaska had the highest mean annual wages for surgical technologists in May 2020. The top 5 states according to annual surgical technologist salaries are Alaska, Nevada, California, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_an_RN_make_more_than_a_surgical_tech\"><\/span>Does an RN make more than a surgical tech?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The median annual wage for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes291141.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> registered nurses in the US is $75,330<\/a> according to BLS, while<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes292055.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> surgical technologists earn a median salary of $49,710 per year<\/a>. For example, in Rhode Island, average RNs made $82,790 annually, whereas the mean annual wages for surgical technologists stood at $59,410.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the 91勛圖&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/academics\/associate-degrees\/surgical-technology-as\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Surgical Technology, AS program<\/a>, whether you become a Surgical Technologist or pursue an allied career in another medical role, the intensive program will prepare you to succeed with experience-based knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_highest-paying_surgical_tech_job\"><\/span>What is the highest-paying surgical tech job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest-paying surgical tech jobs are offered across colleges, universities, specialty hospitals, outpatient care centers, ambulatory health care services, and healthcare management jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_do_surgical_technologists_need\"><\/span>What skills do surgical technologists need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A surgical technologist must possess excellent communication skills, dexterity, integrity, and listening skills. Working long hours in challenging situations also requires a surgical technologist to have physical and stress-management skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that the average surgical tech salary in RI is about $10,000 higher than the national average? 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