How much does a surgical assistant make in Minneapolis?
$75,950a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $36.51 an hour or $6,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.51
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,080Median: $75,950Highest 10%: $120,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,080 | $32.25 | |
| 25th | $67,080 | $32.25 | |
| Median | $75,950 | $36.51 | |
| 75th | $75,970 | $36.52 | |
| 90th | $120,800 | $58.08 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $36.51 ($75,950 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $75,950 against $66,800 nationally, 14% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $75,950, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for surgical assistant pay?
32 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,800 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.