How much does a surgical assistant make in Dallas?
$87,080a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $41.87 an hour or $7,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.87
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,630Median: $87,080Highest 10%: $129,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,630 | $20.98 | |
| 25th | $55,910 | $26.88 | |
| Median | $87,080 | $41.87 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.01 | |
| 90th | $129,400 | $62.19 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| El Paso, TX | $94,730 |
| Austin, TX | $93,380 |
| Amarillo, TX | $79,820 |
| San Antonio, TX | $79,110 |
| McAllen, TX | $77,980 |
| Houston, TX | $62,990 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $41.87 ($87,080 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $87,080 against $66,800 nationally, 30% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $64,930, so Dallas pays 34% more.
Where does Dallas rank for surgical assistant pay?
11 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,400 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.