Surgical Assistants Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,750 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $57,030
Employed locally 40
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $41,750
    75th
    $46,480
    90th
    $57,030

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$67,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,840
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,590
    Pharmacists$128,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$45,320
    Nurse Practitioners$108,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Northeast Alabama is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Northeast Alabama is 30.8% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.