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Fatima Ali, BS, CST, BS, CST
Program Director
Data Expertise
Fatima has 12 years of experience in surgical services. She specializes in cardiovascular procedures. Fatima is the program director at a technical school.
Fatima Ali's expertise helps bridge the gap between raw BLS data and the practical realities of surgical services careers, ensuring content on Surg Tech Salary serves practicing professionals and career-changers alike.
Review Responsibilities
- Cross-referencing all salary data against original BLS OEWS datasets (SOC 29-2055)
- Validating percentile calculations (P10, P25, P50, P75, P90) for 2025 data
- Auditing cost-of-living adjustments against BEA Regional Price Parities
- Flagging statistical anomalies and suppressed data for disclosure
- Reviewing estimated salary models for cities outside direct BLS survey coverage