Surgical Assistant salary in Oregon
What surgical assistants earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,450$38.68 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$72,640 – $108,710Top 10%: $127,010+
Jobs2200.77× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Oregon cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $86,890 | $41.78 | 120 |
| Salem, OR | $75,710 | $36.40 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oregon
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Tennessee · $81,640 Illinois · $80,210 Virginia · $78,910 Wisconsin · $78,030 New Hampshire · $77,670 Ohio · $77,450
Other healthcare salaries in Oregon
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $44,410 Registered Nurses · $129,010 Nursing Assistants · $49,830 Medical Assistants · $50,410 Dental Assistants · $59,490 Pharmacy Technicians · $54,900 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,470 Physicians, All Other · $347,180 Dental Hygienists · $122,080 Pharmacists · $165,960 Physical Therapists · $103,510 Nurse Practitioners · $155,680
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Oregon?
Surgical Assistants in Oregon earned a median of $80,450 a year ($38.68 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $72,640 to $108,710.
Where in Oregon do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $86,890.
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.