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.
At general hospitals, surgical techs averaged $20.53 per hour versus $15.26 for medical assistants, according to a May 2012 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. At physician offices, the average hourly rate was $21.88 for surgical techs and $14.78 for medical assistants.Outpatient care facilities paid surgical technicians an average hourly wage of $21.91, and they paid medical assistants an average of $15.37 per hour. Related Reading: Salary of a Vet Technician Vs.he median rate for surgical technicians was $20.09 per hour; the top 10 percent earned at least $28.96, and the bottom 10 percent earned $14.29 or less.