Surgical Assistants Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $49,200 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $45,150
90th percentile $67,180
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,150
    25th
    $46,890
    50th (median)
    $49,200
    75th
    $60,380
    90th
    $67,180

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 48% 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
    South Carolina $98,340
    Duluth, MN-WI $92,160
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $59,230
    Connecticut $53,300
    Utah $44,720
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $38,590

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Salt Lake City, UT is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.47 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 18.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,150 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,890.