Surgical Assistant salary in North Carolina
What surgical assistants earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,920$28.81 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$49,520 – $67,210Top 10%: $74,900+
Jobs6700.95× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $99,530 | $47.85 | 270 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $52,890 | $25.43 | 150 |
| Greenville, NC | $40,950 | $19.69 | 30 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $59,920 | $28.81 | – |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $67,210 | $32.31 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
New Mexico · $62,010 Rhode Island · $61,900 Alaska · $61,210 Pennsylvania · $60,550 New York · $60,070 Maryland · $58,130
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in North Carolina?
Surgical Assistants in North Carolina earned a median of $59,920 a year ($28.81 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $49,520 to $67,210.
Where in North Carolina do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $99,530.
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.