Surgical Technologists in Arizona
Is Arizona a good place for you to work as a Surgical Technologist?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Surgical Technologists in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Surgical Technologists in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Surgical Technologists in Arizona earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Surgical Technologist Career?
- Health Professions
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
- Allied Health Professions
- Surgical Technology
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
How Many Surgical Technologists Work in Arizona?
There were approximately 2,300 workers employed as Surgical Technologists in this state in 2018.
There were 2,140 Surgical Technologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 160 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,710 Surgical Technologists working in it, which means Arizona has more Surgical Technologists than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Surgical Technologists in this state are growing at a rate of 35.6% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.7%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 280 annual job openings, and 3,050 total jobs in 2026 for Surgical Technologists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,000 annual jobs and 120,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Surgical Technologists Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Surgical Technologists ranged from $33,990 to $64,830 with $50,990 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.34 to $31.17. The median hourly rate was $24.52.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $24.05 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.47.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Arizona Metros for Surgical Technologists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Surgical Technologists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,720 | $52,080 |
Tucson, AZ | 350 | $47,160 |
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 50 | $48,150 |
Prescott, AZ | 40 | $51,910 |
Top States for Surgical Technologists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Surgical Technologists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 10,340 | $48,420 |
California | 9,640 | $60,340 |
Florida | 7,340 | $43,930 |
New York | 5,750 | $53,410 |
Georgia | 4,410 | $44,450 |
Pennsylvania | 4,390 | $44,000 |
Michigan | 4,240 | $43,270 |
Ohio | 3,690 | $45,910 |
North Carolina | 3,500 | $43,300 |
Illinois | 3,270 | $47,940 |
Indiana | 3,180 | $45,000 |
Tennessee | 3,040 | $42,350 |
Massachusetts | 2,920 | $54,440 |
Wisconsin | 2,600 | $52,800 |
Minnesota | 2,340 | $58,540 |
Arizona | 2,300 | $50,990 |
Virginia | 2,240 | $48,270 |
Alabama | 2,220 | $35,970 |
New Jersey | 2,060 | $53,070 |
South Carolina | 1,970 | $38,790 |
Below are the states where Surgical Technologists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $63,870 |
California | $60,340 |
District of Columbia | $59,200 |
Nevada | $58,940 |
Minnesota | $58,540 |
Washington | $57,240 |
Connecticut | $56,290 |
Maryland | $55,110 |
Massachusetts | $54,440 |
Oregon | $53,700 |
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Occupation | Arizona Employment Total |
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Pharmacy Technicians | 9,310 |
Psychiatric Technicians | 2,580 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1,550 |
Dietetic Technicians | 1,350 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 630 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 440 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.