There is also a link between diabetes and sleep apnea, a sleep disorder marked by loud snoring and pauses in breathing while you sleep. The culprit may be excess weight, which can cause fat deposits around the upper airway that obstruct breathing.
Salaries in Selected Texas Areas. Within the state of Texas, salaries for surgical techs varied by location, according to the May 2012 BLS data. The best-paying metropolitan area was the greater Arlington-Fort Worth metropolitan area, where the average salary was $51,130 and the top 10 percent earned $71,060.
Pay Range. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that surgical technologists earned an average of $20.91 an hour and $43,480 a year as of May 2012. By state, average salaries for all types of surgical technologists ranged from a low of $32,850 in Mississippi to a high of $54,750 in California.urgical supply technicians typically have between one and two years of postsecondary schooling. Certification and associate degree programs are offered by community colleges and vocational schools.