Surgical Technology Schools In Maryland
There are 6 accredited surgical technology schools in Maryland for faculty who teach surgical technology classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in surgical technology in the state of Maryland, which encompasses surgical technology training at the following levels:
- Surgical Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Surgical Technology
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Maryland Vs. National Surgical Technology Employment
| Maryland | 1,890 |
| National | 92,260 |
Approximately 2% of the country's s work in Maryland state.
Employment Growth for Surgical technicians In Maryland
| 1,520 | 1,530 | 1,620 | 1,760 | 1,890 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Maryland, the field of surgical technology is growing. 370 more s were working in Maryland in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of surgical technology has grown by 24% in Maryland. This growth is faster than the national trend for s which shows a 9% increase in the number of s working around the nation.
Surgical Technology VS. All Professions salaries in Maryland
| $42,950 | $44,480 | $47,270 | $48,820 | $48,280 |
| $47,750 | $50,212 | $51,747 | $52,671 | $54,055 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Surgical Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by s is increasing in Maryland. In 2006 s made a mean salary of $42,950 per year, and in 2010 they made $48,280 per year.
Salary percentiles for Surgical technicians in Maryland
10th percentile |
$32,040 |
25th percentile |
$37,750 |
50th percentile |
$45,960 |
75th percentile |
$58,120 |
90th percentile |
$70,750 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 11%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Maryland state, within the field of surgical technology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid s earn 121% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Surgical technicians and related professions in Maryland
Dental Hygienist |
$71,150 |
Health Science |
$71,328 |
Physician Assistant |
$93,490 |
Sonography |
$69,900 |
X Ray Technician |
$68,940 |
In Maryland, s earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Surgical Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Maryland
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 9 |
The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited surgical technology schools in Maryland is increasing. In 2006, 31 students graduated from surgical technology courses in Maryland. And in 2010, 65 students graduated.
Thus there was a 110% percent increase in the number of surgical technology school degree or certificate graduates in Maryland. Most of these graduates, or 56%, earned an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology.