How much does a surgical assistant make in Madison?
$73,200a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $35.19 an hour or $6,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.19
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,190Median: $73,200Highest 10%: $97,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| Median | $73,200 | $35.19 | |
| 75th | $80,730 | $38.81 | |
| 90th | $97,270 | $46.76 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Milwaukee, WI | $81,690 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,950 |
| Appleton, WI | $66,480 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $66,030 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $35.19 ($73,200 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $73,200 against $66,800 nationally, 10% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,030, so Madison pays 6% less.
Where does Madison rank for surgical assistant pay?
39 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,270 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.