Surgical Assistant salary in Massachusetts
What surgical assistants earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$56,430$27.13 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$51,650 – $58,370Top 10%: $62,060+
Jobs–In Massachusetts
Surgical Assistant pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,370 | $28.06 | 430 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $56,160 | $27.00 | 140 |
| Springfield, MA | $47,350 | $22.77 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Maryland · $58,130 Kansas · $57,810 Indiana · $56,620 Idaho · $56,460 Michigan · $56,430 Hawaii · $54,190
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Massachusetts?
Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts earned a median of $56,430 a year ($27.13 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $51,650 to $58,370.
Where in Massachusetts do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $58,370.
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.