How much does a surgical assistant make in New Jersey?
$90,710a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in New Jersey. That is $43.61 an hour or $7,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.61
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,770Median: $90,710Highest 10%: $146,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 25th | $64,140 | $30.84 | |
| Median | $90,710 | $43.61 | |
| 75th | $143,500 | $68.99 | |
| 90th | $146,800 | $70.57 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,080 |
| New York, NY | $62,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 2. Arizona | $111,200 |
| 3. Colorado | $107,400 |
| 4. Nevada | $100,800 |
| 5. New Jersey | $90,710 |
| 6. South Carolina | $85,580 |
| 7. Kentucky | $84,600 |
| 8. Tennessee | $81,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $43.61 ($90,710 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $90,710 against $66,800 nationally, 36% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for surgical assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 44 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays surgical assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $67,080 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.