Surgical Assistants pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for surgical assistants is $32.11 an hour ($66,800 a year). About 22,270 people work in this job there.
Pay range for surgical assistants in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.08 | $39,690 |
| 25% of workers | $24.12 | $50,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.11 | $66,800 |
| 75% of workers | $42.31 | $88,010 |
| 90% of workers | $51.74 | $107,610 |
Best-paying states for surgical assistants
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $123,390 | 90 |
| Arizona | $111,170 | 0 |
| Colorado | $107,440 | 0 |
| Nevada | $100,820 | 230 |
| New Jersey | $90,710 | 0 |
| South Carolina | $85,580 | 480 |
| Kentucky | $84,600 | 480 |
| Tennessee | $81,640 | 750 |
| Oregon | $80,450 | 220 |
| Illinois | $80,210 | 2,300 |
Pay by state
- California · $62,540
- Florida · $62,550
- Georgia · $49,520
- Illinois · $80,210
- Indiana · $56,620
- Maryland · $58,130
- Michigan · $56,430
- Missouri · $49,400
- North Carolina · $59,920
- Ohio · $77,450
- Tennessee · $81,640
- Texas · $64,930
- Virginia · $78,910
- Wisconsin · $78,030
Education, experience and outlook for surgical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.1% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,400 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,470 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,280 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.