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.
Wages and Salaries. As of 2011, surgical techs earned an average wage of $20.41 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. During the same period, surgical techs reported a mean income of $42,460 a year. The median earnings reported for surgical techs were $19.69 an hour, or $40,950 a year.