Job Market

Surgical Technologists are among the top 20 fastest growing occupations in Alameda County. Wages for a Surgical Technologist in the Tri-Valley area range from $45,760 to $58,580 per year. California Employment Development Department Labor Market Information Division (LMID) indicates that in 10 year projections, surgical technology will grow by 24.5% in the State of California. In 2007, the California average annual mean wage is $36,857 for entry level workers, and $55,183 for experienced workers. Current job announcements in the Bay Area indicate starting salaries at $44,616. Experienced workers are able to earn $56,388 and substantially more given overtime and shift differentials. Within commuting distance to the Las Positas College Surgical Technology program, the following LMID data provides illustration of growth:

County	Employment Change Percent
Alameda County	17.5
San Joaquin County	41.7
Santa Clara County	14.3
Contra Costa County	17.5
San Francisco County	15.7

Links to Additional Career Information

Association of Surgical Technologists (303) 694-9130 www.ast.org
Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (800) 707-0057 www.lcc-st.org
http://www.calmis.ca.gov/file/occmisc/HealthCareCareers.pdf

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