Endoscopy Technicians

SOC code 31-9099 · O*NET-SOC 31-9099.02 · Little to some preparation needed · Healthcare

Endoscopy Technicians pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$48,430

a year

Hourly

$23.28

per hour

10th$34,770Median$48,43090th$71,470

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$50,810

$24.43 per hour

Middle 50%

$39,470 – $59,710

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$34,770 – $71,470

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

109,740

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Healthcare Support Workers, All Other”, not this job alone.

10th percentile: $34,770; $16.71/hr
25th percentile: $39,470; $18.98/hr
Median percentile: $48,430; $23.28/hr
75th percentile: $59,710; $28.71/hr
90th percentile: $71,470; $34.36/hr

What does an endoscopy technician do?

Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.

The tasks that matter most day to day

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.

How to become an endoscopy technician

Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 54% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.

Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed

Education: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Experience: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Training: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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Education reported by people doing this job

High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)54%
Post-Secondary Certificate31%
Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree12%
Some College Courses4%

Common questions

How much does an endoscopy technician earn?

The national median is $48,430 a year. The full range runs from $34,770 at the 10th percentile to $71,470 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become an endoscopy technician without a degree?

Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Reading Comprehension3.6/5
Active Listening3.6/5
Critical Thinking3.4/5
Writing3.1/5
Speaking3.1/5
Active Learning3.1/5
Monitoring3.1/5

Knowledge areas

English Language3.9/5
Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
Medicine and Dentistry3.5/5
Education and Training3.4/5
Computers and Electronics3.3/5
Production and Processing3.0/5
Administration and Management3.0/5
Biology2.9/5

Transferable strengths: Social Perceptiveness, Operations Monitoring, Coordination.