Surgical Assistant salary in Washington
What surgical assistants earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$65,440$31.46 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$53,460 – $86,890Top 10%: $102,600+
Jobs1000.20× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $86,890 | $41.78 | 120 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,550 | $38.72 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Connecticut · $67,580 Montana · $67,370 Iowa · $66,030 Texas · $64,930 Florida · $62,550 California · $62,540
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Washington?
Surgical Assistants in Washington earned a median of $65,440 a year ($31.46 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $53,460 to $86,890.
Where in Washington do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $86,890.
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.