Surgical Assistant salary in New York
What surgical assistants earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,070$28.88 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$54,440 – $63,730Top 10%: $94,230+
Jobs4700.34× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in New York 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 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
New Mexico · $62,010 Rhode Island · $61,900 Alaska · $61,210 Pennsylvania · $60,550 North Carolina · $59,920 Maryland · $58,130
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in New York?
Surgical Assistants in New York earned a median of $60,070 a year ($28.88 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $54,440 to $63,730.
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.