Surgical Assistant salary in Maryland
What surgical assistants earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$58,130$27.95 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$49,620 – $86,580Top 10%: $112,540+
Jobs6701.69× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,410 | $29.05 | 680 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $53,990 | $25.96 | 200 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $67,080 | $32.25 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
North Carolina · $59,920 Kansas · $57,810 Indiana · $56,620 Idaho · $56,460 Massachusetts · $56,430 Michigan · $56,430
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Maryland?
Surgical Assistants in Maryland earned a median of $58,130 a year ($27.95 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $49,620 to $86,580.
Where in Maryland do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $67,080.
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.