How much does a surgical assistant make in Austin?
$93,380a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $44.89 an hour or $7,782 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.89
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,160Median: $93,380Highest 10%: $122,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,160 | $26.52 | |
| 25th | $60,850 | $29.25 | |
| Median | $93,380 | $44.89 | |
| 75th | $101,400 | $48.74 | |
| 90th | $122,800 | $59.02 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| El Paso, TX | $94,730 |
| Dallas, TX | $87,080 |
| Amarillo, TX | $79,820 |
| San Antonio, TX | $79,110 |
| McAllen, TX | $77,980 |
| Houston, TX | $62,990 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $44.89 ($93,380 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $93,380 against $66,800 nationally, 40% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $64,930, so Austin pays 44% more.
Where does Austin rank for surgical assistant pay?
9 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,800 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.