How much does a surgical assistant make in El Paso?
$94,730a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $45.54 an hour or $7,894 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.54
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,210Median: $94,730Highest 10%: $101,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,210 | $29.91 | |
| 25th | $81,520 | $39.19 | |
| Median | $94,730 | $45.54 | |
| 75th | $94,730 | $45.54 | |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.77 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Austin, TX | $93,380 |
| Dallas, TX | $87,080 |
| Amarillo, TX | $79,820 |
| San Antonio, TX | $79,110 |
| McAllen, TX | $77,980 |
| Houston, TX | $62,990 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $290,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $213,600 |
| Pediatrician | $176,700 |
| Dentist | $150,900 |
| Optometrist | $132,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,100 |
| Pharmacist | $124,900 |
| Veterinarian | $123,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $107,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $102,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $45.54 ($94,730 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in El Paso than the national average?
Yes: $94,730 against $66,800 nationally, 42% more.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $64,930, so El Paso pays 46% more.
Where does El Paso rank for surgical assistant pay?
8 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,500 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.