Surgical Assistants Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $66,030 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.75
10th percentile $47,640
90th percentile $96,740
Employed locally 50
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,640
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $66,030
    75th
    $86,980
    90th
    $96,740

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 91% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 9% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,150
    Madison, WI $62,540

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,340
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,640
    Dental Hygienists $84,220
    Physicians, All Other $376,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Oshkosh, WI is $31.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Oshkosh, WI is 9.5% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,640 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.