How much does a surgical assistant make in Houston?
$62,990a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.28 an hour or $5,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.28
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 89
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,750Median: $62,990Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| Median | $62,990 | $30.28 | |
| 75th | $91,730 | $44.10 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| El Paso, TX | $94,730 |
| Austin, TX | $93,380 |
| Dallas, TX | $87,080 |
| Amarillo, TX | $79,820 |
| San Antonio, TX | $79,110 |
| McAllen, TX | $77,980 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.28 ($62,990 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $62,990 against $66,800 nationally, 6% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $64,930, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for surgical assistant pay?
51 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 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.