Cabbage, broccoli, kale, apples and avocados have all been known to cause bloating. Eating too much salt can also cause water retention, which can leave you feeling puffy. Plus, downing lots of fiber -- especially from supplements -- without drinking enough water is a fast track to a gassy gut.
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.
Factors That Can Influence Salary: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual surgical technician salary is $44,330. The lowest 10 percent of reported incomes was averaged at $31,410 while the top 10 percent of earners took home an estimated $63,410. The state with the highest average salary is Nevada with an annual mean salary of $60,770. There are many factors that can influence a surgical technologists salary.