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Surgical Assistants salary in United States

The median surgical assistants salary is $66,800 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$39,690
Median (p50)
$66,800
Top (p90)
$107,610
Sample size
22,270

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$39,690
p25$50,170
Median$66,800
p75$88,010
Top (p90)$107,610
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Surgical Assistants salary by region

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$87,080
South Carolina$85,580
Kentucky$84,600
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$81,690
Tennessee$81,640
Illinois$80,210
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$80,210
Virginia$78,910
Wisconsin$78,030
Ohio$77,450

Pay trend

Up 11.5% from 2023 to 2025.

$65,1902023
$67,1902024
$72,7102025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Surgical Assistants salary FAQs

What is the average Surgical Assistants salary in United States?

The median Surgical Assistants salary in United States is $66,800 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of surgical assistantss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Surgical Assistants earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $39,690 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $107,610 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $66,800.

Do Surgical Assistants salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX is among the highest at $87,080, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Surgical Assistants salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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