Surgical Assistants Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $110,020 +82.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.90
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $110,030
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $90,600
    50th (median)
    $110,020
    75th
    $110,020
    90th
    $110,030

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 149% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 49% above 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
    Nevada $110,020
    Arizona $107,500
    District of Columbia $105,080

    Nearby metros — Surgical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $77,600
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $62,000
    Greenville, NC $39,480

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,650
    Nurse Practitioners $159,930
    Medical Records Specialists $68,680
    Physicians, All Other $248,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Las Vegas, NV is $52.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.99 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Las Vegas, NV is 82.5% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,600.