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Surgical assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Surgical Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$25.49
Average $25.49
Low $15.19
High $42.76

The average salary for a surgical assistant is $25.49 per hour in the United States. 3.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Surgical Assistant job openings in United States

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Surgical Clinical Office Assis...
Burlington, VT
$22.93 - $33.44 an hour
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Surgical Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
VyTalent Solutions
 
$218,400per year
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Avana Plastic Surgery
 
$200,000per year
MetaSense
 
$172,640per year
Catholic Health
 
$162,157per year
Greenstaff Medical
 
$160,871per year
Emonics
 
$158,080per year

Highest paying cities for Surgical Assistants near United States

  1. Cincinnati, OH
    $54.70 per hour
  2. Rochester, MN
    $31.31 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $29.64 per hour
  4. Saint Paul, MN
    $29.55 per hour
  5. Virginia Beach, VA
    $27.08 per hour

Where can a Surgical Assistant earn more?

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