Surgical Assistant salary in Georgia
What surgical assistants earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,520$23.81 per hour
vs U.S.−26%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$43,740 – $65,450Top 10%: $109,530+
Jobs8401.21× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $60,720 | $29.19 | 370 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $77,570 | $37.29 | 110 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,540 | $23.34 | 60 |
| Savannah, GA | $38,320 | $18.43 | 60 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $45,390 | $21.82 | 40 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $59,230 | $28.48 | 40 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $45,910 | $22.07 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Nebraska · $53,190 West Virginia · $50,870 Mississippi · $50,810 Arkansas · $49,600 Missouri · $49,400 Utah · $44,990
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Georgia?
Surgical Assistants in Georgia earned a median of $49,520 a year ($23.81 an hour) in May 2025, 26% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $43,740 to $65,450.
Where in Georgia do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Chattanooga, TN-GA at $77,570.
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.