How much does a surgical assistant make in Georgia?
$49,520a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Georgia. That is $23.81 an hour or $4,127 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.81
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,820Median: $49,520Highest 10%: $109,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $43,740 | $21.03 | |
| Median | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| 75th | $65,450 | $31.47 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.66 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $77,570 |
| Atlanta, GA | $60,720 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,540 |
| Macon, GA | $45,910 |
| Athens, GA | $45,390 |
| Savannah, GA | $38,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 37. West Virginia | $50,870 |
| 38. Mississippi | $50,810 |
| 39. Arkansas | $49,600 |
| 40. Georgia | $49,520 |
| 41. Missouri | $49,400 |
| 42. Utah | $44,990 |
| 43. Alabama | $41,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $23.81 ($49,520 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $49,520 against $66,800 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Georgia rank for surgical assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 40 of 44 states.
Which city in Georgia pays surgical assistants the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $77,570 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.