How much does a surgical assistant make in Cleveland?
$74,140a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $35.64 an hour or $6,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.64
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,620Median: $74,140Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $74,140 | $35.64 | |
| 75th | $83,400 | $40.10 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,700 |
| Canton, OH | $97,800 |
| Dayton, OH | $84,750 |
| Akron, OH | $65,130 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,740 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,270 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Neurologist | $383,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $324,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $323,500 |
| Orthodontist | $318,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $271,800 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $35.64 ($74,140 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $74,140 against $66,800 nationally, 11% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $77,450, so Cleveland pays 4% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for surgical assistant pay?
37 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.