Surgical Assistants Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $78,800 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.89
10th percentile $52,690
90th percentile $114,520
Employed locally 170
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,690
    25th
    $62,440
    50th (median)
    $78,800
    75th
    $98,210
    90th
    $114,520

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 81% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 19% 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
    Nevada $110,020
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $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
    Amarillo, TX $78,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $75,180
    Lubbock, TX $75,070

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Austin, TX is $37.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.02 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Austin, TX is 30.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $52,690 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,440.