How much does a surgical assistant make in Alabama?
$41,710a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Alabama. That is $20.05 an hour or $3,476 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.05
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,280Median: $41,710Highest 10%: $47,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,280 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $37,910 | $18.23 | |
| Median | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| 75th | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| 90th | $47,460 | $22.82 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 40. Georgia | $49,520 |
| 41. Missouri | $49,400 |
| 42. Utah | $44,990 |
| 43. Alabama | $41,710 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $40,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $20.05 ($41,710 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $41,710 against $66,800 nationally, 38% less.
Where does Alabama rank for surgical assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 43 of 44 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.