Surgical Assistants Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,690 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $44,040
90th percentile $71,420
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,040
    25th
    $50,410
    50th (median)
    $61,690
    75th
    $61,690
    90th
    $71,420

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,980
    Emergency Medical Technicians $33,710
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,700
    Pharmacists $132,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Kansas is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.10 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Kansas is 2.3% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,040 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,410.