Surgical Assistant salary in Indiana
What surgical assistants earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$56,620$27.22 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$44,670 – $75,650Top 10%: $97,380+
Jobs6901.51× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,210 | $38.56 | 2,090 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $56,120 | $26.98 | 250 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,730 | $49.39 | 200 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $51,350 | $24.69 | 140 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $65,910 | $31.69 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Maryland · $58,130 Kansas · $57,810 Idaho · $56,460 Massachusetts · $56,430 Michigan · $56,430 Hawaii · $54,190
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Indiana?
Surgical Assistants in Indiana earned a median of $56,620 a year ($27.22 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $44,670 to $75,650.
Where in Indiana do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $102,730.
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.