Surgical Assistant salary in Florida
What surgical assistants earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,550$30.07 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$51,420 – $89,560Top 10%: $130,030+
Jobs1,2600.89× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $78,240 | $37.61 | 290 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $79,240 | $38.09 | 160 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $78,050 | $37.53 | 70 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $84,460 | $40.61 | 40 |
| Ocala, FL | $50,650 | $24.35 | 30 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $62,550 | $30.07 | 30 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $59,930 | $28.81 | – |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $51,420 | $24.72 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Texas · $64,930 California · $62,540 New Mexico · $62,010 Rhode Island · $61,900 Alaska · $61,210 Pennsylvania · $60,550
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Florida?
Surgical Assistants in Florida earned a median of $62,550 a year ($30.07 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $51,420 to $89,560.
Where in Florida do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL at $84,460.
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.