The average salary for a surgical assistant in the United States is $65,190, but the range typically falls between $45,100 and $79,190. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $31.34, with a range between $21.68 and $38.07.
There are approximately 18,780 people employed as a surgical assistant in the United States. With Texas, Georgia, Illinois employing the highest number of surgical assistants.The state with the best pay for a surgical assistant is Minnesota, with an average annual salary of $104,420, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $38,110.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,210 | $17.89 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,100 | $21.68 |
| Median | $59,160 | $28.44 |
| 75th Percentile | $79,190 | $38.07 |
| 90th Percentile | $101,180 | $48.64 |
The salary of a surgical assistant can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a surgical assistant in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for surgical assistants are Minnesota, South Carolina, Maryland, Colorado, Wisconsin while the worst states are Louisiana, Oklahoma, Montana, Alabama, Missouri.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,400 | $39,120 | $51,070 |
| Alaska | $40,660 | $56,060 | $79,030 |
| Arizona | $40,260 | $64,200 | $103,480 |
| Arkansas | $40,010 | $58,780 | $80,300 |
| California | $40,130 | $55,680 | $82,060 |
| Colorado | $54,080 | $90,640 | $103,620 |
| Connecticut | $35,650 | $49,140 | $58,970 |
| Florida | $34,850 | $72,250 | $133,960 |
| Georgia | $33,090 | $48,000 | $58,290 |
| Hawaii | $48,920 | $69,640 | $104,820 |
| Idaho | $38,550 | $50,050 | $60,620 |
| Illinois | $55,640 | $65,150 | $90,520 |
| Indiana | $37,090 | $56,740 | $81,940 |
| Iowa | $39,050 | $57,610 | $79,170 |
| Kansas | $37,510 | $50,310 | $70,860 |
| Kentucky | $41,940 | $76,940 | $106,850 |
| Louisiana | $27,080 | $38,110 | $52,790 |
| Maryland | $54,550 | $92,810 | $128,190 |
| Massachusetts | $38,270 | $54,460 | $74,170 |
| Michigan | $34,430 | $55,140 | $81,750 |
| Minnesota | $62,000 | $104,420 | $158,170 |
| Mississippi | $37,080 | $47,930 | $57,700 |
| Missouri | $35,000 | $55,110 | $96,990 |
| Montana | $33,440 | $43,020 | $72,130 |
| Nebraska | $34,360 | $56,880 | $101,690 |
| Nevada | $63,510 | $81,060 | $93,600 |
| New Hampshire | $49,030 | $74,330 | $98,590 |
| New Jersey | $51,620 | $84,030 | $136,350 |
| New York | $49,810 | $67,920 | $87,480 |
| North Carolina | $37,320 | $55,490 | $62,400 |
| North Dakota | $63,070 | $66,320 | $72,950 |
| Ohio | $41,060 | $69,780 | $108,260 |
| Oklahoma | $26,430 | $41,540 | $69,630 |
| Oregon | $51,870 | $72,410 | $108,400 |
| Rhode Island | $54,640 | $70,920 | $86,790 |
| South Carolina | $37,330 | $81,250 | $123,830 |
| South Dakota | $43,900 | $57,520 | $83,720 |
| Tennessee | $40,230 | $70,750 | $107,030 |
| Texas | $47,020 | $71,520 | $98,230 |
| Utah | $34,840 | $47,960 | $59,070 |
| Virginia | $38,750 | $67,600 | $102,890 |
| Washington | $45,070 | $75,560 | $102,950 |
| West Virginia | $30,280 | $48,320 | $59,180 |
| Wisconsin | $52,770 | $80,300 | $99,960 |
Even between cities, the salary of a surgical assistant can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for surgical assistants is South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY with an average salary of $101,030.The city with the lowest average salary for surgical assistants is New Orleans-Metairie area, LA with an average salary of $36,520.
Areas with highest average salaries for surgical assistants
Areas with lowest average salaries for surgical assistants
The number of surgical assistants in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of surgical assistants has increased by 1,530. On average, the number of surgical assistants has been increasing by 3.0% each year. The salary of surgical assistants has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of surgical assistants has increased by $6,020. On average, the salary of surgical assistants has been increasing by 3.4% each year.
Surgical Assistants are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for surgical assistants compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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