How much does a surgical assistant make in Milwaukee?
$81,690a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $39.27 an hour or $6,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.27
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,860Median: $81,690Highest 10%: $103,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,860 | $23.49 | |
| 25th | $63,530 | $30.54 | |
| Median | $81,690 | $39.27 | |
| 75th | $99,150 | $47.67 | |
| 90th | $103,600 | $49.78 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,950 |
| Madison, WI | $73,200 |
| Appleton, WI | $66,480 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $66,030 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $39.27 ($81,690 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $81,690 against $66,800 nationally, 22% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,030, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for surgical assistant pay?
17 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,600 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.