Surgical Assistants Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $52,650 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.31
10th percentile $40,650
90th percentile $63,760
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,650
    25th
    $52,430
    50th (median)
    $52,650
    75th
    $52,650
    90th
    $63,760

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $110,020
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $84,190
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $57,520
    Michigan $55,630
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $51,930
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,880

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Atlanta, GA is $25.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.68 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Atlanta, GA is 12.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,650 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,430.