Surgical Assistants Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $61,570 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $51,420
90th percentile $99,210
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,420
    25th
    $60,710
    50th (median)
    $61,570
    75th
    $72,120
    90th
    $99,210

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 81% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 19% 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
    Florence, SC $133,380
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $110,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $98,910
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $96,150
    Fort Wayne, IN $89,600
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $88,910

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians $63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,600
    Dental Hygienists $116,780
    Physicians, All Other $373,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Salem, OR is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.66 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Salem, OR is 2.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,420 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,710.