Surgical Assistants pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for surgical assistants is $30.07 an hour ($62,550 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($66,800). Florida ranks 21st of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surgical assistants in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.76 | $41,100 |
| 25% of workers | $24.72 | $51,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.07 | $62,550 |
| 75% of workers | $43.06 | $89,560 |
| 90% of workers | $62.51 | $130,030 |
Surgical Assistants pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $84,460 | 40 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $79,240 | 160 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $78,240 | 290 |
| Jacksonville | $78,050 | 70 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $62,550 | 30 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $59,930 | 0 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $51,420 | 0 |
| Ocala | $50,650 | 30 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,510 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,770 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,620 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,440 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $81,160 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,830 |
| Paramedics | $60,140 |
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