How much does a surgical assistant make in Florida?
$62,550a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Florida. That is $30.07 an hour or $5,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.07
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,100Median: $62,550Highest 10%: $130,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,100 | $19.76 | |
| 25th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| Median | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| 75th | $89,560 | $43.06 | |
| 90th | $130,000 | $62.51 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Deltona, FL | $84,460 |
| Orlando, FL | $79,240 |
| Miami, FL | $78,240 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $78,050 |
| Pensacola, FL | $62,550 |
| North Port, FL | $59,930 |
| Tampa, FL | $51,420 |
| Ocala, FL | $50,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 18. Iowa | $66,030 |
| 19. Washington | $65,440 |
| 20. Texas | $64,930 |
| 21. Florida | $62,550 |
| 22. California | $62,540 |
| 23. New Mexico | $62,010 |
| 24. Rhode Island | $61,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $30.07 ($62,550 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $62,550 against $66,800 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Florida rank for surgical assistant pay?
Florida ranks 21 of 44 states.
Which city in Florida pays surgical assistants the most?
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL, with a median of $84,460 a year.
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.