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
General Job Boards
- http://www.sfjobs.com
- http://www.bayareajobs.com
- http://cliniccareers.cpca.org
- http://www.monster.com
- http://hotjobs.yahoo.com
- http://www.craigslist.org
NOTE: There is an application process for the Surgical Technology Program.For detailed information regarding the application process, please refer to the Surgical Technology Application Packet, which can be downloaded on this webpage or picked up in person at the Office of Alllied Health (Building 2100); in the Counseling Office (Building 700); or in the Admission & Records Office (Building 700).
