How much does a surgical assistant make in Cincinnati?
$102,700a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $49.39 an hour or $8,561 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.39
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,230Median: $102,700Highest 10%: $115,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,230 | $38.09 | |
| 25th | $86,740 | $41.70 | |
| Median | $102,700 | $49.39 | |
| 75th | $107,700 | $51.78 | |
| 90th | $115,000 | $55.30 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Canton, OH | $97,800 |
| Dayton, OH | $84,750 |
| Cleveland, OH | $74,140 |
| Akron, OH | $65,130 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,740 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,270 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $551,300 |
| Surgeon | $437,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $419,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $334,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $317,900 |
| Physician | $315,600 |
| Radiologist | $288,000 |
| Dermatologist | $266,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $261,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $49.39 ($102,700 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $102,700 against $66,800 nationally, 54% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $77,450, so Cincinnati pays 33% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for surgical assistant pay?
3 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,000 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.