Surgical Assistants Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $39,030 -35.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $31,490
90th percentile $93,160
Employed locally 70
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,490
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $39,030
    75th
    $64,850
    90th
    $93,160

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 37% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,150
    Montana $64,810
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $52,390
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $51,930
    Richmond, VA $49,190
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,250

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,750
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Springfield, MO is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.53 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Springfield, MO is 35.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,490 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.