How much does a surgical assistant make in Massachusetts?
$56,430a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Massachusetts. That is $27.13 an hour or $4,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.13
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,340Median: $56,430Highest 10%: $62,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 25th | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| Median | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 75th | $58,370 | $28.06 | |
| 90th | $62,060 | $29.84 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $58,370 |
| Providence, RI | $56,160 |
| Springfield, MA | $47,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 30. Kansas | $57,810 |
| 31. Indiana | $56,620 |
| 32. Idaho | $56,460 |
| 33. Massachusetts | $56,430 |
| 34. Michigan | $56,430 |
| 35. Hawaii | $54,190 |
| 36. Nebraska | $53,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $27.13 ($56,430 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $56,430 against $66,800 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for surgical assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 33 of 44 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays surgical assistants the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $58,370 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.