Certified surgical technician/first assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified surgical technician/first assistant gender statistics
69.7% of certified surgical technician/first assistants are women and 30.3% of certified surgical technician/first assistants are men.
- Female, 69.7%
- Male, 30.3%
Certified surgical technician/first assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.7% |
| Male | 30.3% |
Certified surgical technician/first assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,584
Female income
$52,897
Certified surgical technician/first assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified surgical technician/first assistant positions over time. Currently, 69.7% of certified surgical technician/first assistants are female.
Certified surgical technician/first assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% | 76.17% |
| 2011 | 23.47% | 76.53% |
| 2012 | 23.54% | 76.46% |
| 2013 | 23.98% | 76.02% |
| 2014 | 27.12% | 72.88% |
| 2015 | 23.81% | 76.19% |
| 2016 | 24.11% | 75.89% |
| 2017 | 26.17% | 73.83% |
| 2018 | 30.86% | 69.14% |
| 2019 | 29.80% | 70.20% |
| 2020 | 29.07% | 70.93% |
| 2021 | 30.30% | 69.70% |
Certified surgical technician/first assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified surgical technician/first assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 30% | 70% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Certified surgical technician/first assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified surgical technician/first assistants is White, which makes up 63.0% of all certified surgical technician/first assistants. Comparatively, 14.4% of certified surgical technician/first assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of certified surgical technician/first assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Certified surgical technician/first assistant race
| Certified surgical technician/first assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Certified surgical technician/first assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how certified surgical technician/first assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified surgical technician/first assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 69.37% | 11.40% | 4.06% | 13.04% |
| 2019 | 67.56% | 12.24% | 3.40% | 13.76% |
| 2020 | 65.88% | 12.09% | 3.67% | 12.44% |
| 2021 | 62.98% | 13.24% | 4.84% | 14.36% |
Certified surgical technician/first assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified surgical technician/first assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified surgical technician/first assistants have the lowest average salary at $54,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,341 |
| White | $57,541 |
| Black or African American | $54,648 |
| Asian | $64,763 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,229 |
Average certified surgical technician/first assistant age
See how the average age of certified surgical technician/first assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified surgical technician/first assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Asian | 45 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Certified surgical technician/first assistant age breakdown
The average age of certified surgical technician/first assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the certified surgical technician/first assistant population.
Certified surgical technician/first assistant age breakdown
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Certified surgical technician/first assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for certified surgical technician/first assistants is associate degree, with 60% of certified surgical technician/first assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 60%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 10%
Certified surgical technician/first assistants by degree level
| Certified surgical technician/first assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 60% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
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Certified surgical technician/first assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified surgical technician/first assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $61,374 annually. With a Associate degree, certified surgical technician/first assistants earn a median annual income of $60,735 compared to $58,326 for certified surgical technician/first assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,326 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,374 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,735 |
Certified surgical technician/first assistant employment statistics
Company size where certified surgical technician/first assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified surgical technician/first assistants work.
Certified surgical technician/first assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Certified surgical technician/first assistant turnover and employment statistics
Certified surgical technician/first assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified surgical technician/first assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified surgical technician/first assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified surgical technician/first assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 1.11% |
| 2020 | 2.25% |
| 2021 | 1.29% |
Average certified surgical technician/first assistant tenure
The average certified surgical technician/first assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 certified surgical technician/first assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified surgical technician/first assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Certified surgical technician/first assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified surgical technician/first assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Laboratory Support Technician | 8.24% | 131,128 |
| Record Management Specialist | 9.29% | 95,586 |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | - |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Similar certified surgical technician/first assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Laboratory Support Technician | 8.24% | 131,128 |
| Record Management Specialist | 9.29% | 95,586 |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified surgical technician/first assistants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Certified surgical technician/first assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |