Surgical Assistant salary in Virginia
What surgical assistants earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,910$37.94 per hour
vs U.S.+18%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$51,030 – $103,860Top 10%: $127,140+
Jobs1,0001.69× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,410 | $29.05 | 680 |
| Richmond, VA | $51,030 | $24.53 | 340 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $99,530 | $47.85 | 270 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $65,260 | $31.38 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Tennessee · $81,640 Oregon · $80,450 Illinois · $80,210 Wisconsin · $78,030 New Hampshire · $77,670 Ohio · $77,450
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Virginia?
Surgical Assistants in Virginia earned a median of $78,910 a year ($37.94 an hour) in May 2025, 18% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $51,030 to $103,860.
Where in Virginia do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $99,530.
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.