Surgical Assistant salary in Ohio
What surgical assistants earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$77,450$37.24 per hour
vs U.S.+16%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$48,120 – $99,380Top 10%: $106,150+
Jobs9701.21× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $74,140 | $35.64 | 280 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,730 | $49.39 | 200 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,270 | $22.25 | 180 |
| Akron, OH | $65,130 | $31.31 | 80 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $97,800 | $47.02 | 70 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $63,740 | $30.64 | 70 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $84,750 | $40.74 | 60 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $54,390 | $26.15 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Oregon · $80,450 Illinois · $80,210 Virginia · $78,910 Wisconsin · $78,030 New Hampshire · $77,670 Minnesota · $75,950
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Ohio?
Surgical Assistants in Ohio earned a median of $77,450 a year ($37.24 an hour) in May 2025, 16% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $48,120 to $99,380.
Where in Ohio do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $102,730.
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.