Surgical Assistants Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $83,660 +38.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.22
10th percentile $56,020
90th percentile $124,860
Employed locally 720
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,020
    25th
    $69,220
    50th (median)
    $83,660
    75th
    $97,930
    90th
    $124,860

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 96% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 4% 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
    El Paso, TX $94,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,610
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,800
    Amarillo, TX $78,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $75,180
    Lubbock, TX $75,070

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Dallas, TX is $40.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.19 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Dallas, TX is 38.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $56,020 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,220.