Surgical Assistants Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $46,540 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $46,540
90th percentile $76,180
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,540
    25th
    $46,540
    50th (median)
    $46,540
    75th
    $59,400
    90th
    $76,180

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 35% 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
    El Paso, TX $94,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,660
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,610
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,800
    Amarillo, TX $78,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $75,180

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,140
    Physicians, All Other $186,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Tyler, TX is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.63 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Tyler, TX is 22.8% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,540 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,540.