Surgical tech schools in Arizona
We found 10 schools offering surgical technologist training in Arizona, with campuses in Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe, and Kingman and more. Surgical technologists in Arizona earn a median $72,260 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 10
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in AZ
- $72,260
- Cities with schools
- 9
10 surgical technologist schools
School results
Brookline College - Tempe
Tempe, AZ · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Carrington College - Phoenix North
Phoenix, AZ · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +7
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GateWay Community College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +4
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What surgical technologists earn in Arizona
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Surgical technologist salary in ArizonaHow to become a surgical technologist
- Median pay
- $72,260
- $34.74 an hour
- Typical range
- $50,030–$96,840
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AZ
- 2,410
- 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 technologist schools are in Arizona?
We list 10 schools in Arizona with surgical technologist programs: 5 public colleges and 5 private career schools. Campuses are in Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe, Kingman, and Holbrook.
Are there community college surgical technologist programs in Arizona?
Yes. 5 public colleges in Arizona offer surgical technologist. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does surgical technologist school cost in Arizona?
Among the 7 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,405 to $23,004. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do surgical technologists make in Arizona?
The median pay for surgical technologists in Arizona is $72,260 a year, and most earn between $50,030 and $96,840, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a surgical technologist school in Arizona?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Surgical tech schools in other states
- 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)