Surgical Assistants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,930 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.97
10th percentile $51,510
90th percentile $96,790
Employed locally 1,010
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,510
    25th
    $51,930
    50th (median)
    $51,930
    75th
    $82,500
    90th
    $96,790

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 35% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,660
    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

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,590
    Physicians, All Other$292,490
    Pharmacists$139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Houston, TX is $24.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.18 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Houston, TX is 13.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,510 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,930.