Surgical Assistants Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $78,090 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.54
10th percentile $64,110
90th percentile $94,850
Employed locally 40
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,110
    25th
    $74,860
    50th (median)
    $78,090
    75th
    $93,150
    90th
    $94,850

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 117% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 17% above 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
    El Paso, TX $94,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,660
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,610
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,800
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $75,180
    Lubbock, TX $75,070

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,010
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,280
    Physicians, All Other $364,420
    Nurse Practitioners $112,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Amarillo, TX is $37.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.66 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Amarillo, TX is 29.5% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $64,110 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,860.