How much does a surgical assistant make in Mississippi?
$50,810a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Mississippi. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.43
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,910Median: $50,810Highest 10%: $69,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| 25th | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| Median | $50,810 | $24.43 | |
| 75th | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 90th | $69,160 | $33.25 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $80,740 |
| Gulfport, MS | $50,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 35. Hawaii | $54,190 |
| 36. Nebraska | $53,190 |
| 37. West Virginia | $50,870 |
| 38. Mississippi | $50,810 |
| 39. Arkansas | $49,600 |
| 40. Georgia | $49,520 |
| 41. Missouri | $49,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $24.43 ($50,810 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $50,810 against $66,800 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for surgical assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 38 of 44 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays surgical assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $80,740 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.