RASA did a salary survery…
and the future looks bright for Surgical Assistants!
In order to develop a deeper understanding of the impact a Surgical Assisting education has for surgical technicians the Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting conducted a survey of STs and SAs of varying experiences.
Takeaway one
Based on the results there is a definite progression in average salaries beginning with newly graduated STs as the lowest earners and leading to the experienced SAs as the highest earners.
Takeaway one
Based on the results there is a definite progression in average salaries beginning with newly graduated STs as the lowest earners and leading to the experienced SAs as the highest earners.
What else can you do?
Working for a private surgeon, or billing independently, will often increase your income substantially!
Takeaway two
On average experienced SAs make over $27,000 more annually than new STs, and a new SA graduate would earn almost $15,000 more annually than a new ST graduate.
What does that mean for you?
That means that if you are a new ST and you chose to continue your education with RASA, this program could pay for itself in under 3 months* based on your salary increase alone!
What does that mean for you?
That means that if you are a new ST and you chose to continue your education with RASA, this program could pay for itself in under 3 months* based on your salary increase alone!
Amazing Benefits to Surgical Assisting
What does an ST or an SA make hourly with and without experience?
There is approximately a $13/ hour increase from a new ST to an experienced SA, and a $7/hour jump from a new ST graduate to a new SA graduate.
Who typically performs SA duties at your facility?
The majority of facilities (69%) utilize Surgical Assistants over, or in conjunction, with other disciplines.
Hospital and Facility Assistance
Most facilities (59%) provide at least some tuition assistance, and the large majority (47%) pay for full tuition.
Why would you not want to advance your career and salary opportunities?