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Learn how to become a surgical technician/technologist (surgical tech) in South Carolina (SC) including information on the top surgical tech schools and programs, certification and licensing requirements, as well as income and employment data.

Get started today by reaching out to surgical technician schools near you in SC for information on program structure, curriculum, tuition and admission requirements.

How do I become a Surgical Tech in SC?

  • To become a surgical technician in South Carolina you will need to complete an accredited surgical tech program. Surgical tech programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as well as the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
  • A high school diploma or similar is typically a requirement for admittance into such programs. Some schools may require certain subjects such as biology or maths as a prerequisite. Additionally, you may be required to undergo some background checks and health screening as part of the admittance process.
  • Most surgical tech programs in SC will typically take between 9 months and 2 years to complete depending on whether it is a certificate or degree program.
  • Once you have graduated from an accredited program you can then choose to sit the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification exams to become a Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is not essential but it is generally preferred by employers and will help greatly with career advancement.
  • As of yet licensing for surgical technicians is only a requirement in a small number of states including Colorado, Illinois, Washington, Indiana, and DC.

Accredited Surgical Tech Programs in South Carolina

CollegeMetro AreaWebsite
Aiken Technical CollegeAikenatc.edu
Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumtercctech.edu
Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorencefdtc.edu
Greenville Technical CollegeGreenvillegvltec.edu
Horry Georgetown Technical CollegeConwayhgtc.edu
Midlands Technical CollegeColumbiamidlandstech.edu
Miller-Motte Technical CollegeNorth Charlestonmiller-motte.edu
Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwoodptc.edu
Spartanburg Community CollegeSpartanburgsccsc.edu
Technical College of the LowcountryBeauforttcl.edu
Tri-County Technical CollegePendletontctc.edu
Virginia College of GreenvilleGreenvillevc.edu
Virginia CollegeNorth Charlestonvc.edu
Virginia CollegeColumbiavc.edu
York Technical CollegeRock Hillyorktech.edu

Prior to enrolling in any surgical tech school, it is strongly recommended that you confirm that it is fully accredited.

There are currently 15 accredited surgical technician programs in South Carolina – listed above.

 

You can also view the map below for more information on surgical technician programs in South Carolina.

Surgical Tech Salary South Carolina

Average Salary$39,120
Hourly Wage$18.81
Top 10% of Earners$50,300
Bottom 10% of Earners$28,950
# Employed1,780

According to the most up to date Bureau of Labor Statistics data released in March 2018 the average surgical technician salary in South Carolina is $39,120 – 19% below the national average of $48,060.

This  represents an hourly wage of $18.81.

Those in the top pay brackets for the profession in South Carolina earn an average salary of $50,300 whilst those in the lower pay brackets and in entry level positions earn an average of $28,950 per annum.

There are currently 1,780 persons working as surgical technicians in South Carolina.

South Carolina Surgical Tech Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

The table below details salary and employment levels for surgical technicians in the main cities and metro areas in South Carolina.

As can be seen from the table the highest average salaries for surgical techs in South Carolina are in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort area whilst the highest number of surgical tech jobs are in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin.

Metro AreaAverage SalaryTop 10%Bottom 10%# Employed
Charleston-North Charleston$46,350$61,970$31,270870
Florence$58,970$77,810$41,750760
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin$68,140$95,190$43,4301,340
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort$74,280$98,450$45,780520
Spartanburg$72,750$101,010$48,410710
Sumter$22,030$29,490$16,400740
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach$54,490$72,930$42,37060

Surgical Tech V’s Related Careers

A career as a surgical technician offers great income potential and excellent job prospects with growth of over 11% projected between 2016 and 2024.

The table below compares average surgical technician salary and employment in South Carolina with salary levels for related healthcare careers in the state.

Salary# Employed
Surgical Technologist$39,1201,780
Medical Assistant$31,0809,540
Nursing Assistant$24,81020,730
Dental Assistant$38,1104,400
EMT Paramedic$30,0801,000
Pharmacy Technician$25,070670
Respiratory Therapy Tech$50,200170
Veterinary Technician$30,9301,790
Phlebotomy Technician$29,4101,680

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