Surgical Assistant salary in South Carolina
What surgical assistants earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$85,580$41.15 per hour
vs U.S.+28%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$50,630 – $108,200Top 10%: $133,380+
Jobs4801.45× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SC | $133,380 | $64.13 | 200 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $52,890 | $25.43 | 150 |
| Columbia, SC | $48,160 | $23.15 | 70 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $58,710 | $28.23 | 60 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $78,980 | $37.97 | 50 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $80,800 | $38.85 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
New Jersey · $90,710 Kentucky · $84,600 Tennessee · $81,640 Oregon · $80,450 Illinois · $80,210 Virginia · $78,910
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in South Carolina?
Surgical Assistants in South Carolina earned a median of $85,580 a year ($41.15 an hour) in May 2025, 28% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $50,630 to $108,200.
Where in South Carolina do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Florence, SC at $133,380.
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.