Surgical Assistant salary in New Jersey
What surgical assistants earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$90,710$43.61 per hour
vs U.S.+36%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$64,140 – $143,490Top 10%: $146,780+
Jobs–In New Jersey
Surgical Assistant pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,990 | $30.28 | – |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $67,080 | $32.25 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Nevada · $100,820 South Carolina · $85,580 Kentucky · $84,600 Tennessee · $81,640 Oregon · $80,450 Illinois · $80,210
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in New Jersey?
Surgical Assistants in New Jersey earned a median of $90,710 a year ($43.61 an hour) in May 2025, 36% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $64,140 to $143,490.
Where in New Jersey do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, 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.