Best Surgical Tech Programs in Cañon City, Colorado (2026)

Updated May 26, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Looking for surgical technologist schools in Cañon City, Colorado? The programs below combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $75,740 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Cañon City Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$75,740BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment2,100 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Fremont County unemployment rate6.0%BLS LAUS, 2024
Colorado location quotient0.97BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Cañon City. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Fremont County and Colorado figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Surgical Technician Schools near Cañon City

Surgical Tech Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $64,650 $31.08 per hour
Job Outlook 4.5% 5,200 jobs (2024–2034)
7,000 openings/yr
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 29-2055 Source: BLS OEWS

Surgical-Tech Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $64,650 $31.08/hr
Average Salary $68,710 $33.03/hr

Salary Range

$45,940 10th pctl
$64,650 Median
$96,940 90th pctl
10th Percentile $45,940 $22.09/hr
25th Percentile $54,690 $26.29/hr
75th Percentile $79,750 $38.34/hr
90th Percentile $96,940 $46.61/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed117,460
Growth (2024-2034)4.5%
Annual Openings7,000
Jobs per 1,0000.8

Surgical Technologists (29-2055) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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