Surgical Technology Schools In Virginia
In Virginia, there are 8 accredited schools where surgical technology classes faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of surgical technology and surgical technology training in Virginia, which includes surgical technology training at the following levels:
- Surgical Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Surgical Technology
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Professional Trends
Virginia Vs. National Surgical Technology Employment
| Virginia | 2,150 |
| National | 92,260 |
Of all of the s in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Virginia.
Employment Growth for Surgical technicians In Virginia
| 1,680 | 1,930 | 1,940 | 2,140 | 2,150 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Virginia, the field of surgical technology is growing. 470 more s were working in Virginia in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 28% growth in the field. 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 Virginia
| $36,970 | $38,830 | $39,650 | $40,860 | $41,040 |
| $46,318 | $48,287 | $49,095 | $50,643 | $51,501 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Surgical Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Virginia, as the number of s is growing, the salaries earned by s are increasing. The mean salary for s in 2006 was $36,970 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $41,040 per year.
Salary percentiles for Surgical technicians in Virginia
10th percentile |
$27,410 |
25th percentile |
$32,620 |
50th percentile |
$40,220 |
75th percentile |
$47,890 |
90th percentile |
$56,610 |
Thus, s' salaries grew by 10% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Virginia state, within the field of surgical technology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid s earn 107% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Surgical technicians and related professions in Virginia
Dental Hygienist |
$81,150 |
Health Science |
$71,248 |
Physician Assistant |
$74,820 |
Sonography |
$63,370 |
X Ray Technician |
$57,640 |
In Virginia, s make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Surgical Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Virginia
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 10 |
As the number of s is increasing in Virginia state, the number of students graduating from the 8 accredited surgical technology schools in Virginia state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 62 surgical technology graduates from surgical technology courses in Virginia and in 2010 there were 187 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of surgical technology school degree or certificate graduates in Virginia by 202%. A majority of these graduates, or 50%, graduated with an associate's degree in surgical technology.