Median pay$40,160$19.31 per hour
vs U.S.−40%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$38,590 – $70,640Top 10%: $84,200+
Jobs2200.90× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Oklahoma cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| Tulsa, OK | $40,160 | $19.31 | 120 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $39,090 | $18.79 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oklahoma
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in Oklahoma
Registered Nurses · $82,920 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,710 Nursing Assistants · $35,930 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,320 Medical Assistants · $38,750 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,500 Dental Assistants · $45,740 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $53,300 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,160 Nurse Practitioners · $133,390 Pharmacists · $135,140 Dental Hygienists · $97,580
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Oklahoma?
Surgical Assistants in Oklahoma earned a median of $40,160 a year ($19.31 an hour) in May 2025, 40% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $38,590 to $70,640.
Where in Oklahoma do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Oklahoma, pay was highest in Tulsa, OK at $40,160.
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.