Surgical Assistants Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $62,540 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.07
10th percentile $51,690
90th percentile $105,190
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,690
    25th
    $61,210
    50th (median)
    $62,540
    75th
    $91,430
    90th
    $105,190

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 28% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,140
    Duluth, MN-WI $92,160
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $80,850
    Wisconsin $71,630
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $66,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,150

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,580
    Psychiatric Technicians$62,130
    Pharmacists$143,940
    Physicians, All Other$301,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Madison, WI is $30.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.77 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Madison, WI is 3.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,690 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,210.