Surgical Assistants Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $48,690 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $41,300
90th percentile $56,260
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,300
    25th
    $48,690
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $56,260
    90th
    $56,260

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 34% 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
    El Paso, TX $94,730
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $74,490
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,150
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,730
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,930

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.96 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 19.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,300 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,690.