Surgical Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Surgical Manager make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgical Manager in the United States is $77,052 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,685
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,983 to $85,758
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,996
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Surgical Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $85,758 $7,147 $1,649 $41
Average $77,052 $6,421 $1,482 $37
25th Percentile $64,983 $5,415 $1,250 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Surgical Manager Salaries

A Surgical Manager'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 Experience Level Affects Surgical Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Surgical Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,728
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,290
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,601
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,100
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,308
Levels Salary
Entry Level Surgical Manager$71,728
Intermediate Level Surgical Manager$72,290
Senior Level Surgical Manager$73,601
Specialist Level Surgical Manager$75,100
Expert Level Surgical Manager$77,308
$71,728 0 yr
$72,290 < 2 yrs
$73,601 2-4 yrs
$75,100 5-8 yrs
$77,308 > 8 yrs
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How Do Surgical Manager 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $85,312.
  • California: $84,988.
  • Massachusetts: $83,855.

Top Paying Cities for Surgical Managers

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: $97,185
  • San Francisco: $96,121
  • Oakland: $94,096

What Skills Can Increase a Surgical Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.02% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Technical Support (Mentioned in 3.12% Job Postings): Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 0.93% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
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Customer Service 14.02%
Technical Support 3.12%
Credit Card 0.93%
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 Manager's salary.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Listening
 $96,315
25%
Analysis
 $93,233
21%
Decision Making
 $85,527
11%
Coaching
 $83,216
8%
Persuasion
 $83,216
8%
Leadership
 $80,904
5%
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How Education impacts a Surgical Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Surgical Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $66,580 and $75,364).

Surgical Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Surgical Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 66.7%
High School 66.7%
Associates 33.3%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Surgical Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Surgical Manager'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.

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$64,983
Average $77,052/year
$85,758
$5,415
Average $6,421/month
$7,147
$1,250
Average $1,482/week
$1,649
$31
Average $37/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,758 $7,147 $1,649 $41
Average $77,052 $6,421 $1,482 $37
25th Percentile $64,983 $5,415 $1,250 $31

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Salary Trends for Surgical Manager

Salaries for a Surgical Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,038 in 2023 to around $64,936 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Surgical Manager salary trends, .

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