Surgical Assistants Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $65,130 +8% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $37,310
90th percentile $98,040
Employed locally 80
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,310
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $65,130
    75th
    $81,900
    90th
    $98,040

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 91% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Florence, SC $133,380
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,140
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $115,610
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $110,020
    Nevada $110,020
    Arizona $107,500

    Nearby metros — Surgical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Canton-Massillon, OH $97,800
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $89,120
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $63,390
    Columbus, OH $61,540
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $55,110
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,180

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
    Physicians, All Other $213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,690
    Pharmacists $134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Akron, OH is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.14 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Akron, OH is 8% above the national median of $60,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Assistants in Akron?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,310 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.