NBSTSA Statistics for 2008 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.

2008 Statistics

CFA Examination Statistics

291 examinees took the Certified First Assistant (CFA) examination in 2008. Of these, 162 passed. National pass rate for 2008 is 56%.

CST Examination Statistics
6,709 examinees took the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination in 2008. Of these, 4378 passed. National pass rate for 2008 is 65%.

CST Web Based Testing Statistics
2,210 examinees took the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination in 2008. Of these, 1430 passed. CST student pass rate for 2008 is 65%.