How much does a surgical assistant make in Los Angeles?
$72,030a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $34.63 an hour or $6,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.63
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 89
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,540Median: $72,030Highest 10%: $72,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| 25th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| Median | $72,030 | $34.63 | |
| 75th | $72,030 | $34.63 | |
| 90th | $72,030 | $34.63 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $34.63 ($72,030 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $72,030 against $66,800 nationally, 8% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,540, so Los Angeles pays 15% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for surgical assistant pay?
40 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,030 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.