Surgical Assistant Salary in the US
$61,450
per year
per month
$5,120
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,200/year
Bonus
$100/month
Surgical Assistant - Average Salary
The average salary for a Surgical Assistant is $61,450 per year ($5,120 per month), which is $7,960 (+15%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Surgical Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $35,270. The highest salaries can exceed $116,280.
A Surgical Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $35,270. The highest salaries can exceed $116,280.
$35,270
Low
$61,450
Average salary
$116,280
High
$2,940
Low
$5,120
Average salary
$9,690
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $60,900 $121,780 | ||
| Salary | $35,270 - 116,280 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 5,500 | |
| Total Pay | $35,270 - 121,780 |
$0 $5,080 $10,150 | ||
| Salary | $2,940 - 9,690 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 460 | |
| Total Pay | $2,940 - 10,150 |
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Surgical Assistant Salary Range
Surgical Assistant - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant | $71K/year | +16% |
| Certified Surgical Assistant | $68K/year | +10% |
| Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant | $67K/year | +9% |
| Surgical Dental Assistant | $63K/year | +2% |
Surgical Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Surgical Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $43,370 per year. A mid level Surgical Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $53,290, while a Senior Surgical Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $71,340. Surgical Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn $74,840 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Surgical Assistant
| Late Career | ▲ +22% |
| Senior | ▲ +16% |
| Average Salary | $61,450/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -13% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -29% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
76%
76%
Male
24%
24%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Surgical Assistant jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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