How much does a surgical assistant make in Michigan?
$56,430a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Michigan. That is $27.13 an hour or $4,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.13
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $56,430Highest 10%: $89,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 75th | $81,110 | $39.00 | |
| 90th | $89,130 | $42.85 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $48,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 31. Indiana | $56,620 |
| 32. Idaho | $56,460 |
| 33. Massachusetts | $56,430 |
| 34. Michigan | $56,430 |
| 35. Hawaii | $54,190 |
| 36. Nebraska | $53,190 |
| 37. West Virginia | $50,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $27.13 ($56,430 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $56,430 against $66,800 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Michigan rank for surgical assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 34 of 44 states.
Which city in Michigan pays surgical assistants the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $48,570 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.