Surgical Tech Jobs in Vermont

Vermont Surgical Tech Jobs

University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington is the state's only academic medical center and by far its largest surgical employer, making it the single most important institution in a small but stable market where the median wage of $62,800 actually runs above the mean of $58,440, suggesting most techs here earn at or above the midpoint.

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Where surgical techs work in Vermont

UVM Medical Center anchors Burlington and serves as the regional referral hospital for much of northern New England. Rutland Regional Medical Center and Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin serve the central Vermont corridor. Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington covers the southwest corner of the state. Vermont's small size means most surgical tech jobs are within reasonable driving distance of Burlington, and candidates willing to commute have access to the full state market from a single base.

Surgical tech salaries in Vermont

BLS data shows a mean of $58,440 and a median of $62,800. The median running above the mean is unusual and suggests the distribution skews toward mid-range earners rather than outliers at the top. Entry-level techs start around $49,290 with experienced surgical technologists reaching approximately $81,100 at the 90th percentile.

Certification in Vermont

No mandatory licensure requirement exists. UVM Medical Center and most Vermont employers expect CST or TS-C certification as a practical standard.

Becoming a surgical tech in Vermont

CAAHEP and ABHES accredited programs run 12 to 24 months. Vermont Technical College is the primary in-state accredited pathway with clinical placements at regional hospital facilities.

Cost of living

Burlington carries above-average housing costs by Vermont standards. Rutland, Barre, and Bennington are considerably more affordable while still providing access to regional surgical tech employment through their own hospital systems.

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