Surgical Assistant salary in Kentucky
What surgical assistants earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$84,600$40.67 per hour
vs U.S.+27%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$55,300 – $115,030Top 10%: $154,100+
Jobs4801.69× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,730 | $49.39 | 200 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $51,350 | $24.69 | 140 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $102,330 | $49.20 | 100 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $63,740 | $30.64 | 70 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $67,020 | $32.22 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
New Jersey · $90,710 South Carolina · $85,580 Tennessee · $81,640 Oregon · $80,450 Illinois · $80,210 Virginia · $78,910
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Kentucky?
Surgical Assistants in Kentucky earned a median of $84,600 a year ($40.67 an hour) in May 2025, 27% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $55,300 to $115,030.
Where in Kentucky do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, 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.