NBSTSA Statistics for 2007 Certificants:
Certified Surgical Technologists and Certified First Assistants
According to the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-2009 Occupational
Outlook Handbook, there were approximately 86,000 surgical technologist
jobs in the United States in 2006. The median annual income of these individuals
in 2006 was $36,080, with the median 50% earning $30,300 to $43,560 annually.
Because of the increased number of expected surgeries, the number of jobs
in surgical technology is expected to grow 24% between 2006 and 2016.
2007 Statistics
CFA Examination Statistics
305 examinees took the Certified First Assistant (CFA) examination in 2007. Of these, 162 passed. National pass rate for 2007 is 53%.
CST Examination Statistics
5765 examinees took the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination in 2007. Of these, 3806 passed. National pass rate for 2007 is 66%.