How much does a surgical assistant make in Maryland?
$58,130a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Maryland. That is $27.95 an hour or $4,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.95
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,310Median: $58,130Highest 10%: $112,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 25th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| Median | $58,130 | $27.95 | |
| 75th | $86,580 | $41.63 | |
| 90th | $112,500 | $54.11 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,080 |
| Washington, DC | $60,410 |
| Baltimore, MD | $53,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 26. Pennsylvania | $60,550 |
| 27. New York | $60,070 |
| 28. North Carolina | $59,920 |
| 29. Maryland | $58,130 |
| 30. Kansas | $57,810 |
| 31. Indiana | $56,620 |
| 32. Idaho | $56,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $27.95 ($58,130 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $58,130 against $66,800 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Maryland rank for surgical assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 29 of 44 states.
Which city in Maryland pays surgical assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $67,080 a year.
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.