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Surgical Technologists in District of Columbia

Surgical technologists assist surgeons and surgical teams during operations by preparing operating rooms, readying patients for surgery, and handling instruments and equipment during procedures. They work in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities where they help ensure surgeries run smoothly under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses. In District of Columbia the median pay is $77,520 a year, 20% above the national median of $64,650.

$77,520median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$49,260–$83,780middle half earn
340employed in District of Columbia
$64,650U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

57open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
6employers hiring
30posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

MonitoringActive ListeningOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingService OrientationTime ManagementCritical Thinking

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingProduction and ProcessingPsychology

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O*NET-SOC 29-2055.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.