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Compare surgical technologist (cst/ts) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$63,482
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1.1 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$72
across 7 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,920#49 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $79,040#4 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $67,530#13 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $53,400#44 | 1.1 yr#1 | $50#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $81,120#1 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $65,690#17 | 1.1 yr#1 | $35#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $80,590#2 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $62,230#28 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $65,450#18 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $61,030#31 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $60,880#32 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $76,200#8 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $62,930#22 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $62,510#26 | 1.1 yr#1 | $100#6 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $61,610#30 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $53,920#43 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $57,580#39 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $52,240#47 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $51,930#48 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $63,000#21 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $66,550#15 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $78,300#5 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $62,320#27 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $77,950#6 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $48,020#50 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $60,420#35 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $60,610#34 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $62,670#24 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $76,740#7 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $67,490#14 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $71,370#11 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $52,780#45 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $75,250#9 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $58,710#38 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $59,990#37 | 1.1 yr#1 | $50#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $60,360#36 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $57,310#40 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $79,410#3 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,770#29 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $68,280#12 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $60,780#33 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $52,400#46 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $56,370#41 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $62,640#25 | 1.1 yr#1 | $125#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $63,380#20 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $62,800#23 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $63,460#19 | 1.1 yr#1 | $75#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $73,460#10 | 1.1 yr#1 | $70#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $47,700#51 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $65,870#16 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $54,610#42 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.