Surgical Assistant salary in Texas
What surgical assistants earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,930$31.22 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$43,370 – $94,730Top 10%: $102,890+
Jobs2,8401.41× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $87,080 | $41.87 | 490 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $79,110 | $38.04 | 230 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $77,980 | $37.49 | 130 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $93,380 | $44.89 | 110 |
| El Paso, TX | $94,730 | $45.54 | 60 |
| Lubbock, TX | $74,880 | $36.00 | 40 |
| Midland, TX | $47,130 | $22.66 | 40 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $51,450 | $24.74 | 40 |
| Amarillo, TX | $79,820 | $38.38 | – |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,990 | $30.28 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Connecticut · $67,580 Montana · $67,370 Iowa · $66,030 Washington · $65,440 Florida · $62,550 California · $62,540
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Texas?
Surgical Assistants in Texas earned a median of $64,930 a year ($31.22 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $43,370 to $94,730.
Where in Texas do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in El Paso, TX at $94,730.
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.