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.
With five to nine years on the job, a surgical technician can earn between $15.71 and $20.51. Surgical technicians with 10 to 19 yearsâ experience can potentially earn $17.44 to $23.35 an hour. With 20 years or more of experience, surgical technician salaries can range between $18.65 to $25.05 an hour.