How much does a surgical assistant make in California?
$62,540a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in California. That is $30.07 an hour or $5,212 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.07
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,100Median: $62,540Highest 10%: $72,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,100 | $26.97 | |
| 25th | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| Median | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| 75th | $72,030 | $34.63 | |
| 90th | $72,030 | $34.63 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 19. Washington | $65,440 |
| 20. Texas | $64,930 |
| 21. Florida | $62,550 |
| 22. California | $62,540 |
| 23. New Mexico | $62,010 |
| 24. Rhode Island | $61,900 |
| 25. Alaska | $61,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.07 ($62,540 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in California than the national average?
No: $62,540 against $66,800 nationally, 6% less.
Where does California rank for surgical assistant pay?
California ranks 22 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays surgical assistants the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $72,030 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.