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Surgical Technologists: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of surgical technologists typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 113,890 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $62,830 ($30.21 an hour).

US employment

113,890

Median annual wage

$62,830

Mean annual wage

$65,810

Median hourly wage

$30.21

Education and training

Typical education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

No degreeEntry level

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California10,570
  2. 2. Texas9,870
  3. 3. Florida8,620
  4. 4. New York5,910
  5. 5. Pennsylvania4,710
  6. 6. Georgia4,100
  7. 7. Michigan3,910
  8. 8. Ohio3,800
  9. 9. Illinois3,730
  10. 10. North Carolina3,720

States that pay the most

  1. 1. California$81,120
  2. 2. Connecticut$80,590
  3. 3. Oregon$79,410
  4. 4. Alaska$79,040
  5. 5. Massachusetts$78,300
  6. 6. Minnesota$77,950
  7. 7. Nevada$76,740
  8. 8. Hawaii$76,200
  9. 9. New York$75,250
  10. 10. Washington$73,460

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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