Surgical Assistants Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,180 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $36,800
90th percentile $83,610
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,800
    25th
    $51,180
    50th (median)
    $51,180
    75th
    $65,350
    90th
    $83,610

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,720
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,510
    Physicians, All Other$506,500
    Nurse Practitioners$124,450
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$66,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Eastern Ohio is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.14 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Eastern Ohio is 15.1% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,800 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,180.