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Surgical Technologists (ST) work as members of an operating room healthcare team along with doctors, nurses and anesthesiologists. Surgical Technologists are employed in hospitals and surgical centers.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average salary in 2018 was $47,000 for a degree and certified technologist. They also project 20% growth from 2018 to 2028, which is faster than the average occupation.

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O*Net - National career summary from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Career One Stop - Detailed outlook & information.

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Dept. of Labor career data

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