Surgical Assistants Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $45,880 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $38,010
90th percentile $70,300
Employed locally 50
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,010
    25th
    $39,050
    50th (median)
    $45,880
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $70,300

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $77,600
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,250

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,530
    Physicians, All Other $140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Nurse Practitioners $108,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Wichita, KS is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.63 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Wichita, KS is 23.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,010 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,050.