Surgical Services Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Surgical Services Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgical Services Assistant in the United States is $33,638 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Surgical Services Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,110
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,990 to $35,455
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,668
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Surgical Services Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $35,455 $2,955 $682 $17
Average $33,638 $2,803 $647 $16
25th Percentile $29,990 $2,499 $577 $14
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Key Factors That Influence Surgical Services Assistant Salaries

A Surgical Services Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Surgical Services Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Surgical Services Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $37,244.
  • California: $37,102.
  • Massachusetts: $36,608.

Top Paying Cities for Surgical Services Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $42,427
  • San Francisco: $42,010
  • Oakland: $41,078

What Skills Can Increase a Surgical Services Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.53% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.69% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.53%
Long Term Care 4.69%
Home Care 2.18%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Surgical Services Assistant's salary.
  • Dialysis: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Dialysis
$38,347
14%
Attention to Detail
$35,656
6%
Initiative
$35,320
5%
Collaboration
$35,320
5%
Cardiac
$34,983
4%
Organizational Skills
$34,983
4%
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How Education impacts a Surgical Services Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Surgical Services Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Surgical Services Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,160 and $37,049).

Surgical Services Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Surgical Services Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 78.7%
Associates 11.4%
Bachelors 7.6%
Masters 0.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Surgical Services Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Surgical Services Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Surgical Services Assistant

Salaries for a Surgical Services Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $48,923 in 2023 to around $49,532 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Surgical Services Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Surgical Services Assistant Over Time

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2023
$48,923
2024
$49,699
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$49,532
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2023 $48,923
2024 $49,699
2025 $49,532
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