Surgical Assistants pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for surgical assistants is $31.22 an hour ($64,930 a year). About 2,840 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($66,800). Texas ranks 20th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surgical assistants in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.67 | $36,750 |
| 25% of workers | $20.85 | $43,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.22 | $64,930 |
| 75% of workers | $45.54 | $94,730 |
| 90% of workers | $49.47 | $102,890 |
Surgical Assistants pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | $94,730 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $93,380 | 110 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $87,080 | 490 |
| Amarillo | $79,820 | 0 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $79,110 | 230 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $77,980 | 130 |
| Lubbock | $74,880 | 40 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $62,990 | 0 |
| Midland | $47,130 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,500 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,520 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,240 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $37,260 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,540 |
| Surgical Technologists | $65,220 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,550 |
| Paramedics | $57,500 |
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