Are you thinking of starting or continuing a career as an ultrasound, surgical, cardiac cath, or histology technologist? The good news is all of these positions are currently in demand. But your chances of finding the best career opportunities with the best pay are better in some states than others.
To help you see what’s out there, here’s a list of the top states to ply your trade as a tech professional:
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Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Cath Lab Technicians are vital team members who assist doctors during invasive cardiovascular procedures such as angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology. Here are the states that offer the best career options for this important member of the direct patient care team – based on average annual wages, and availability of jobs based on 2022 figures:
Washington
Total Cardiovascular Technician Jobs: 707
Average Annual Salary: $81,715
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $125,000
Connecticut
Total Cardiovascular Technician Jobs: 436
Average Annual Salary: $69,430
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $106,000
Oregon
Total Cardiovascular Technician Jobs: 354
Average Annual Salary: $92,973
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $140,000
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Ultrasound Technician
An Ultrasound Technician uses specialized equipment to examine parts of the human body including the abdomen, reproductive systems, prostate, heart and blood vessels. These techs help physicians and other medical professionals detect heart disease, vascular diseases, pregnancy and more. The following states are where you can find the best combination of employment options and annual pay based on current numbers:
Massachusetts
Total Ultrasound Technologist Jobs: 1,176
Average Annual Salary: $122,045
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $209,000
Rhode Island
Total Ultrasound Technologist Jobs: 142
Average Annual Salary: $122,077
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $207,000
Maine
Total Ultrasound Technologist Jobs: 180
Average Annual Salary: $115,045
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $205,000
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Surgical Technician
Surgical Techs play an important role by preparing operating rooms for procedures, setting up surgical equipment, sanitizing medical equipment, and passing instruments, fluids, and supplies to the surgeon. Currently these are the top three states to consider for this growing career field:
Illinois
Total Surgical Technician Jobs: 1,093
Average Annual Salary: $59,212
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $86,000
New Jersey
Total Surgical Technician Jobs: 779
Average Annual Salary: $58,177
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $89,000
Arizona
Total Surgical Technician Jobs: 534
Average Annual Salary: $56,626
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $85,000
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Histologic Technician
A Histologic Technician prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to confirm a patient diagnosis. They work in hospital laboratories, government agencies, public health departments, and other institutions. Currently, here’s where to find the best combination of employment opportunities and pay rate:
Pennsylvania
Total Surgical Technician Jobs: 2,347
Average Annual Salary: $50,212
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $79,000
Arizona
Total Surgical Technician Jobs: 1,291
Average Annual Salary: $48,746
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $74,000
Michigan
Total Surgical Technician Jobs: 1,655
Average Annual Salary: $48,253
Highest 10 Percent Earnings: $72,000
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