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Highest-Paid Surgical Technology Specialties in 2025

Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist

Explore these two roles with important OR duties. Learn which career path is right for you.


Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist: What’s the Difference?

Operating room nurses, OR techs, Physician assistant and surgeon

Discover factors that impact salary and top-paying states for staff and travel positions.


Where Do Certified Surgical Technologists Make the Most Money?

Clinical support providers such as technicians including surgical techs and surgical first assistants, respiratory therapists (RTs) who work across hospital units including specialized care in NICU or PICU, radiology staff including radiology techs and techs working in areas like cath lab or interventional radiology, and laboratory professionals who deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and technical services.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Oregon	$2,144	$2,686
Montana	$2,133	$2,738
Washington	$2,057	$2,676
Arizona	$2,035	$2,561
Colorado	$1,860	$8,306
New Mexico	$1,750	$2,359
California	$1,659	$2,435

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