Surgical Assistant salary in Pennsylvania
What surgical assistants earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,550$29.11 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$50,410 – $83,570Top 10%: $107,750+
Jobs2400.28× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $67,080 | $32.25 | – |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,410 | $24.24 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
California · $62,540 New Mexico · $62,010 Rhode Island · $61,900 Alaska · $61,210 New York · $60,070 North Carolina · $59,920
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Pennsylvania?
Surgical Assistants in Pennsylvania earned a median of $60,550 a year ($29.11 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $50,410 to $83,570.
Where in Pennsylvania do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $67,080.
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.