Surgical Assistants Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • California
Surgical Assistants in California earn a median salary of $59,690 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -1% vs the national median of $60,290. An estimated 60 surgical assistants are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $46,230 to $69,440 depending on location.
$59,690
Avg median salary in California
$69,440
Highest paying metro
$46,230
Lowest paying metro
60
Employed in California
Compare Surgical Assistants salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
Surgical Assistants
inSurgical Assistants salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $69,440 | $60,290 | $69,440 | — |
| Stockton, CA | $63,400 | $52,220 | $63,400 | 60 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,230 | $38,430 | $48,350 | — |