Surgical Assistant salary in Utah
What surgical assistants earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,990$21.63 per hour
vs U.S.−33%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$36,320 – $50,980Top 10%: $62,570+
Jobs2901.16× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $50,980 | $24.51 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Mississippi · $50,810 Arkansas · $49,600 Georgia · $49,520 Missouri · $49,400 Alabama · $41,710 Oklahoma · $40,160
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Nursing Assistants · $39,840 Medical Assistants · $45,360 Dental Assistants · $37,760 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Dental Hygienists · $91,120 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Utah?
Surgical Assistants in Utah earned a median of $44,990 a year ($21.63 an hour) in May 2025, 33% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $36,320 to $50,980.
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.