Surgical Technologist / Minnesota
2026 data Minnesota board official source

Minnesota Surgical Technologist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons.

What the Minnesota data shows for Surgical Technologists

Minnesota sets the entry bar for surgical technologists at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Minnesota's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Minnesota, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Minnesota evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Surgical Technologist · Minnesota

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Surgical Technologist in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota's requirements cover 1000 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $100. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Surgical Technologist in Minnesota? ▼
Certification as a surgical technologist in Minnesota means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Minnesota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Surgical Technologist license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
Minnesota doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for surgical technologists; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Minnesota licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Surgical Technologist licensing? ▼
Yes, Minnesota requires a criminal background check as part of the surgical technologist licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Surgical Technologist in Minnesota is one requirement row in a surgical technologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Minnesota licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.