How much does a surgical assistant make in Iowa?
$66,030a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Iowa. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,330Median: $66,030Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $55,280 | $26.58 | |
| Median | $66,030 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $66,660 | $32.05 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.24 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 15. Minnesota | $75,950 |
| 16. Connecticut | $67,580 |
| 17. Montana | $67,370 |
| 18. Iowa | $66,030 |
| 19. Washington | $65,440 |
| 20. Texas | $64,930 |
| 21. Florida | $62,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $31.75 ($66,030 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $66,030 against $66,800 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for surgical assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 18 of 44 states.
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.