Surgical Assistants Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $115,610 +91.8% vs national
Median hourly $55.58
10th percentile $43,700
90th percentile $115,610
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,700
    25th
    $61,530
    50th (median)
    $115,610
    75th
    $115,610
    90th
    $115,610

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 136% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 36% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $110,020
    Nevada $110,020
    Arizona $107,500
    District of Columbia $105,080

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians$44,580
    Nurse Practitioners$134,630
    Pharmacists$136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Phoenix, AZ is $55.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.22 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Phoenix, AZ is 91.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,700 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,530.