Surgical Assistants Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $40,250 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $40,250
90th percentile $66,560
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,250
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $40,250
    75th
    $54,060
    90th
    $66,560

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 41% 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
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $64,060
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $61,690
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $59,230
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $51,650
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $51,450
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,180

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Albuquerque, NM is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.77 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Albuquerque, NM is 33.2% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,250 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.