Surgical Assistant salary in Rhode Island
What surgical assistants earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,900$29.76 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$61,900 – $67,440Top 10%: $97,180+
Jobs–In Rhode Island
Surgical Assistant pay in Rhode Island cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $56,160 | $27.00 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Florida · $62,550 California · $62,540 New Mexico · $62,010 Alaska · $61,210 Pennsylvania · $60,550 New York · $60,070
Other healthcare salaries in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants · $46,440 Registered Nurses · $100,640 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $43,680 Medical Assistants · $47,190 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,380 Pharmacists · $128,180 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,090 Nurse Practitioners · $135,970 Physicians, All Other · $228,590 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $75,780 Dental Assistants · $50,150 Physical Therapists · $99,400
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Rhode Island?
Surgical Assistants in Rhode Island earned a median of $61,900 a year ($29.76 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $61,900 to $67,440.
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.