Surgical Assistant salary in Michigan
What surgical assistants earn in Michigan 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$37,960 – $81,110Top 10%: $89,130+
Jobs5600.89× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,570 | $23.35 | 350 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Maryland · $58,130 Kansas · $57,810 Indiana · $56,620 Idaho · $56,460 Massachusetts · $56,430 Hawaii · $54,190
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Michigan?
Surgical Assistants in Michigan 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 $37,960 to $81,110.
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.