How much does a surgical assistant make in Miami?
$78,240a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $37.62 an hour or $6,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.62
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,070Median: $78,240Highest 10%: $141,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,070 | $16.38 | |
| 25th | $48,850 | $23.49 | |
| Median | $78,240 | $37.62 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.67 | |
| 90th | $141,100 | $67.84 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Orlando, FL | $79,240 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $78,050 |
| North Port, FL | $59,930 |
| Tampa, FL | $51,420 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $403,400 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $396,900 |
| Physician | $332,600 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $239,200 |
| Physician | $233,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $37.62 ($78,240 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $78,240 against $66,800 nationally, 17% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $62,550, so Miami pays 25% more.
Where does Miami rank for surgical assistant pay?
26 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,100 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.