How much does a surgical assistant make in Jacksonville?
$78,050a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Jacksonville, FL metro area. That is $37.52 an hour or $6,504 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.52
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,220Median: $78,050Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,220 | $18.86 | |
| 25th | $59,780 | $28.74 | |
| Median | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 75th | $91,620 | $44.05 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.72 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Orlando, FL | $79,240 |
| Miami, FL | $78,240 |
| North Port, FL | $59,930 |
| Tampa, FL | $51,420 |
Related jobs in Jacksonville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $514,700 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $416,000 |
| Radiologist | $385,000 |
| Physician | $350,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $319,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $228,200 |
| Podiatrist | $169,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $166,700 |
| Dentist | $165,400 |
| Optometrist | $161,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Jacksonville?
The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $37.52 ($78,050 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Jacksonville than the national average?
Yes: $78,050 against $66,800 nationally, 17% more.
How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $62,550, so Jacksonville pays 25% more.
Where does Jacksonville rank for surgical assistant pay?
28 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,700 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.