How much does a surgical assistant make in Indiana?
$56,620a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Indiana. That is $27.22 an hour or $4,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.22
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,320Median: $56,620Highest 10%: $97,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| Median | $56,620 | $27.22 | |
| 75th | $75,650 | $36.37 | |
| 90th | $97,380 | $46.82 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,700 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,210 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $65,910 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $56,120 |
| Louisville, KY | $51,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 28. North Carolina | $59,920 |
| 29. Maryland | $58,130 |
| 30. Kansas | $57,810 |
| 31. Indiana | $56,620 |
| 32. Idaho | $56,460 |
| 33. Massachusetts | $56,430 |
| 34. Michigan | $56,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $27.22 ($56,620 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $56,620 against $66,800 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Indiana rank for surgical assistant pay?
Indiana ranks 31 of 44 states.
Which city in Indiana pays surgical assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $102,700 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.