How much does a surgical assistant make in Detroit?
$48,570a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $23.35 an hour or $4,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.35
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $48,570Highest 10%: $83,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| Median | $48,570 | $23.35 | |
| 75th | $66,890 | $32.16 | |
| 90th | $83,860 | $40.32 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $561,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $447,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $339,300 |
| Dermatologist | $269,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $209,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $23.35 ($48,570 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $48,570 against $66,800 nationally, 27% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $56,430, so Detroit pays 14% less.
Where does Detroit rank for surgical assistant pay?
74 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,860 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.