How much does a surgical assistant make in Minnesota?
$75,950a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Minnesota. That is $36.51 an hour or $6,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.51
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,110Median: $75,950Highest 10%: $110,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,110 | $29.86 | |
| 25th | $67,080 | $32.25 | |
| Median | $75,950 | $36.51 | |
| 75th | $89,950 | $43.25 | |
| 90th | $110,300 | $53.03 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, MN | $76,880 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,950 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 12. Wisconsin | $78,030 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $77,670 |
| 14. Ohio | $77,450 |
| 15. Minnesota | $75,950 |
| 16. Connecticut | $67,580 |
| 17. Montana | $67,370 |
| 18. Iowa | $66,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $36.51 ($75,950 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $75,950 against $66,800 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for surgical assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 15 of 44 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays surgical assistants the most?
Rochester, MN, with a median of $76,880 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.