How much does a surgical assistant make in Arizona?
$111,200a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Arizona. That is $53.45 an hour or $9,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.45
- Vs. national median
- +66%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,100Median: $111,200Highest 10%: $164,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| 25th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| Median | $111,200 | $53.45 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.81 | |
| 90th | $164,100 | $78.89 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $161,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $123,400 |
| 2. Arizona | $111,200 |
| 3. Colorado | $107,400 |
| 4. Nevada | $100,800 |
| 5. New Jersey | $90,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $53.45 ($111,200 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $111,200 against $66,800 nationally, 66% more.
Where does Arizona rank for surgical assistant pay?
Arizona ranks 2 of 44 states.
Which city in Arizona pays surgical assistants the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $161,700 a year.
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.