How much does a surgical assistant make in Las Vegas?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $48.47 an hour or $8,402 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.47
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,010Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,010 | $27.89 | |
| 25th | $85,130 | $40.93 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.47 | |
| 75th | $114,400 | $54.99 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $54.99 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $727,000 |
| Dermatologist | $419,400 |
| Ophthalmologist | $332,700 |
| Surgeon | $326,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $251,600 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Podiatrist | $205,000 |
| Dentist | $162,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $48.47 ($100,800 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
Yes: $100,800 against $66,800 nationally, 51% more.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $100,800, so Las Vegas pays 0% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for surgical assistant pay?
5 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 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.