How much does a surgical assistant make in New York?
$60,070a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in New York. That is $28.88 an hour or $5,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.88
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,900Median: $60,070Highest 10%: $94,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| 25th | $54,440 | $26.17 | |
| Median | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 75th | $63,730 | $30.64 | |
| 90th | $94,230 | $45.30 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $62,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 24. Rhode Island | $61,900 |
| 25. Alaska | $61,210 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $60,550 |
| 27. New York | $60,070 |
| 28. North Carolina | $59,920 |
| 29. Maryland | $58,130 |
| 30. Kansas | $57,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.88 ($60,070 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in New York than the national average?
No: $60,070 against $66,800 nationally, 10% less.
Where does New York rank for surgical assistant pay?
New York ranks 27 of 44 states.
Which city in New York pays surgical assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $62,990 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.