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.
In 2011, Texas and California showed the highest employment for surgical techs. Texas had mean wages of $20 per hour, or $41,600 per year. California had average salaries at $24.97 per hour or $51,940 per year. The state with the highest-paying employers was Nevada, with average compensation at $25.96 per hour, or $53,990 per year.