Surgical Assistants Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Tennessee
Surgical Assistants in Tennessee earn a median salary of $70,132 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +16.3% vs the national median of $60,290. An estimated 920 surgical assistants are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $51,650 to $88,910 depending on location.
$70,132
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$88,910
Highest paying metro
$51,650
Lowest paying metro
920
Employed in Tennessee
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Surgical Assistants salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $88,910 | $78,130 | $107,720 | 450 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $84,190 | $76,500 | $94,100 | 70 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $77,750 | $63,550 | $91,300 | 140 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $65,260 | $60,070 | $74,610 | 30 |
| Knoxville, TN | $53,030 | $46,450 | $70,730 | 160 |
| North Central Tennessee | $51,650 | $41,840 | $51,650 | 70 |