How much does a surgical assistant make in Atlanta?
$60,720a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $29.19 an hour or $5,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.19
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,360Median: $60,720Highest 10%: $138,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| 25th | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| Median | $60,720 | $29.19 | |
| 75th | $99,780 | $47.97 | |
| 90th | $138,700 | $66.68 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Chattanooga, TN | $77,570 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,540 |
| Savannah, GA | $38,320 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $29.19 ($60,720 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $60,720 against $66,800 nationally, 9% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $49,520, so Atlanta pays 23% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for surgical assistant pay?
55 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,700 or more.
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.