How much does a Surgical Technician make in Tennessee? The average Surgical Technician salary in Tennessee is $48,200 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $43,400 and $53,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Surgical Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Surgical Technician Salary $39,030 TN March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Surgical Technician Salary $43,400 TN March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Surgical Technician Salary $48,200 TN March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Surgical Technician Salary $53,300 TN March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Surgical Technician Salary $57,943 TN March 26, 2024
25% $43,400 10% $39,030 90% $57,943 75% $53,300 $48,200 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Surgical Technician prepares equipment, instruments, supplies, operating room, and patients and ensure sterile field. Assists medical team with preparations for surgical procedures and during the procedure. Being a Surgical Technician maintains inventory of sterile supplies. Coordinates preparation or disposal of specimens and delivery to laboratory according to procedures. In addition, Surgical Technician may assist in patient transport. Requires completion of surgical technologist training course. Requires a high school diploma. Requires CPR certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Surgical Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Working as a Surgical Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Adams, TN Avg. Salary $46,819 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $44,426 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $45,779 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $48,380 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $47,704 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $48,640 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $47,340 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $48,016 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $47,340 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $47,340 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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