How much does a surgical assistant make in Baltimore?
$53,990a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $25.96 an hour or $4,499 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.96
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,600Median: $53,990Highest 10%: $128,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| Median | $53,990 | $25.96 | |
| 75th | $97,210 | $46.74 | |
| 90th | $128,800 | $61.93 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,080 |
| Washington, DC | $60,410 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $25.96 ($53,990 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $53,990 against $66,800 nationally, 19% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $58,130, so Baltimore pays 7% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for surgical assistant pay?
64 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,800 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.