Endoscopy Technicians
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.
Median pay: $48,430/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 14,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
• Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.
• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
• Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
• Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.
• Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
• Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
What's the median pay for Endoscopy Technicians?
The median pay for Endoscopy Technicians is $48,430 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Endoscopy Technicians?
Employment for Endoscopy Technicians is projected to change +3.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Endoscopy Technicians?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Endoscopy Technicians?
About 14,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.