Surgical Assistant salary in Arizona
What surgical assistants earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$111,170$53.45 per hour
vs U.S.+66%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$50,590 – $132,730Top 10%: $164,090+
Jobs–In Arizona
Surgical Assistant pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $161,710 | $77.75 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Colorado · $107,440 Nevada · $100,820 New Jersey · $90,710 South Carolina · $85,580 Kentucky · $84,600 Tennessee · $81,640
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Arizona?
Surgical Assistants in Arizona earned a median of $111,170 a year ($53.45 an hour) in May 2025, 66% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $50,590 to $132,730.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.