Surgical tech schools in Florida
Looking for surgical technologist schools in Florida? There are 35, including 24 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 10 private career schools. Surgical technologists in Florida earn a median $62,440 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 35
- Public colleges
- 24
- Median pay in FL
- $62,440
- Cities with schools
- 17
24 surgical technologist schools
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City College - Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs, FL · Private
- Surgical technologist
- EMT & paramedic
- Diagnostic medical sonography
City College - Hollywood
Hollywood, FL · Private
- Surgical technologist
- EMT & paramedic
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +2
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Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +4
Concorde Career Institute - Miramar
Miramar, FL · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +6
Concorde Career Institute - Orlando
Orlando, FL · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +3
Concorde Career Institute - Tampa
Tampa, FL · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +5
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +28
Fortis College - Orange Park
Orange Park, FL · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL · Public
- Surgical technologist
- CNC machining
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +13
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +11
Orange Technical College
Orlando, FL · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +7
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +11
Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, FL · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Surgical tech schools by city
- Jacksonville (3 within 30 mi)
- Miami (5 within 30 mi)
- Tampa (6 within 30 mi)
- Orlando (3 within 30 mi)
- St. Petersburg (6 within 30 mi)
- Fort Lauderdale (5 within 30 mi)
- Miramar (5 within 30 mi)
- Clearwater (6 within 30 mi)
- Boca Raton (6 within 30 mi)
- Deltona (4 within 30 mi)
- Apopka (3 within 30 mi)
- Bradenton (4 within 30 mi)
- Clermont (3 within 30 mi)
- Plant City (4 within 30 mi)
- Oviedo (3 within 30 mi)
- New Port Richey (4 within 30 mi)
- Lake Worth (3 within 30 mi)
What surgical technologists earn in Florida
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Surgical technologist salary in FloridaHow to become a surgical technologist
- Median pay
- $62,440
- $30.02 an hour
- Typical range
- $41,270–$85,620
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in FL
- 9,120
- 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 Florida?
We list 35 schools in Florida with surgical technologist programs: 24 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 10 private career schools. Campuses are in Tampa, Hollywood, Ocala, Jacksonville, and Orlando.
Are there community college surgical technologist programs in Florida?
Yes. 24 public colleges in Florida 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 Florida?
Among the 32 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,471 to $37,435. 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 Florida?
The median pay for surgical technologists in Florida is $62,440 a year, and most earn between $41,270 and $85,620, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a surgical technologist school in Florida?
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)
- 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)