Surgical Assistants Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $79,610 +32% vs national
Median hourly $38.27
10th percentile $48,930
90th percentile $101,830
Employed locally 180
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,930
    25th
    $62,760
    50th (median)
    $79,610
    75th
    $91,840
    90th
    $101,830

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 107% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 7% 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
    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
    El Paso, TX $94,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,660
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,800
    Amarillo, TX $78,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $75,180
    Lubbock, TX $75,070

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,770
    Physicians, All Other$296,910
    Medical Records Specialists$47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in San Antonio, TX is $38.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.41 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in San Antonio, TX is 32% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,930 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,760.