Surgical Assistant salary in Mississippi
What surgical assistants earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,810$24.43 per hour
vs U.S.−24%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$39,910 – $61,820Top 10%: $69,160+
Jobs1200.70× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $80,740 | $38.82 | 90 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $50,810 | $24.43 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Hawaii · $54,190 Nebraska · $53,190 West Virginia · $50,870 Arkansas · $49,600 Georgia · $49,520 Missouri · $49,400
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Mississippi?
Surgical Assistants in Mississippi earned a median of $50,810 a year ($24.43 an hour) in May 2025, 24% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $39,910 to $61,820.
Where in Mississippi do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $80,740.
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.