Surgical Assistant salary in Minnesota
What surgical assistants earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$75,950$36.52 per hour
vs U.S.+14%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$67,080 – $89,950Top 10%: $110,300+
Jobs3600.86× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,950 | $36.52 | 230 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $75,470 | $36.28 | 40 |
| Rochester, MN | $76,880 | $36.96 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Oregon · $80,450 Illinois · $80,210 Virginia · $78,910 Wisconsin · $78,030 New Hampshire · $77,670 Ohio · $77,450
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Minnesota?
Surgical Assistants in Minnesota earned a median of $75,950 a year ($36.52 an hour) in May 2025, 14% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $67,080 to $89,950.
Where in Minnesota do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Rochester, MN at $76,880.
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.