How much does a surgical assistant make in Memphis?
$80,740a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $38.82 an hour or $6,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.82
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,710Median: $80,740Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,710 | $30.15 | |
| 25th | $77,650 | $37.33 | |
| Median | $80,740 | $38.82 | |
| 75th | $95,400 | $45.87 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.54 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Nashville, TN | $87,080 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $77,570 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $389,000 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $325,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $298,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $256,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,200 |
| Dentist | $238,000 |
| Pediatrician | $168,200 |
| Pharmacist | $134,200 |
| Optometrist | $129,100 |
| Veterinarian | $125,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $38.82 ($80,740 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $80,740 against $66,800 nationally, 21% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $81,640, so Memphis pays 1% less.
Where does Memphis rank for surgical assistant pay?
19 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,000 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.