Surgical Assistant salary in Wisconsin
What surgical assistants earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,030$37.51 per hour
vs U.S.+17%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$61,760 – $95,730Top 10%: $99,950+
Jobs8101.93× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $81,690 | $39.28 | 420 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,950 | $36.52 | 230 |
| Madison, WI | $73,200 | $35.19 | 70 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $66,030 | $31.75 | 50 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $75,470 | $36.28 | 40 |
| Appleton, WI | $66,480 | $31.96 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Oregon · $80,450 Illinois · $80,210 Virginia · $78,910 New Hampshire · $77,670 Ohio · $77,450 Minnesota · $75,950
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Wisconsin?
Surgical Assistants in Wisconsin earned a median of $78,030 a year ($37.51 an hour) in May 2025, 17% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $61,760 to $95,730.
Where in Wisconsin do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI at $81,690.
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.