Surgical tech schools
441 schools across 48 states teach surgical technologist. Surgical technologists in the U.S. earn a median $64,650 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 441
- States
- 48
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $64,650
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5%
24 surgical technologist schools nationwide
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American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Ashland Community & Technical College
Ashland, KY · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +8
Baptist Health College - Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +11
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Brookline College - Tempe
Tempe, AZ · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Surgical tech schools by state
- Texas (39)
- Florida (35)
- California (26)
- Ohio (22)
- North Carolina (20)
- Illinois (19)
- Georgia (16)
- Wisconsin (16)
- Tennessee (15)
- Michigan (13)
- South Carolina (13)
- Kentucky (12)
- New York (12)
- Oklahoma (12)
- Missouri (11)
- Pennsylvania (11)
- Arizona (10)
- Louisiana (10)
- Arkansas (9)
- Minnesota (9)
- Colorado (8)
- Mississippi (8)
- Maryland (7)
- Virginia (7)
- Washington (7)
- Alabama (6)
- Iowa (6)
- Kansas (6)
- Massachusetts (6)
- New Jersey (6)
- Utah (6)
- West Virginia (6)
- Idaho (4)
- Montana (3)
- Nebraska (3)
- New Mexico (3)
- Oregon (3)
- Indiana (2)
- Maine (2)
- Nevada (2)
- South Dakota (2)
- Puerto Rico (2)
- Connecticut (1)
- Delaware (1)
- New Hampshire (1)
- North Dakota (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
- Wyoming (1)
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What surgical technologists earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Surgical technologist salaryHow to become a surgical technologist
- Median pay
- $64,650
- $31.08 an hour
- Typical range
- $45,940–$96,940
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 117,460
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5%
- 7,100 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many surgical tech schools are there?
We list 441 schools with surgical technologist programs in 48 states. Texas has the most, with 39. Together they reported 7,407 surgical technologist graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do surgical technologists make?
The national median pay is $64,650 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 5% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find surgical tech schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.