How much does a surgical assistant make in Columbus?
$46,270a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,380Median: $46,270Highest 10%: $101,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| Median | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $83,880 | $40.33 | |
| 90th | $101,600 | $48.84 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,700 |
| Canton, OH | $97,800 |
| Dayton, OH | $84,750 |
| Cleveland, OH | $74,140 |
| Akron, OH | $65,130 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,740 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $22.25 ($46,270 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $46,270 against $66,800 nationally, 31% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $77,450, so Columbus pays 40% less.
Where does Columbus rank for surgical assistant pay?
81 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,600 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.