How much does a surgical assistant make in New York?
$62,990a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $30.28 an hour or $5,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.28
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 89
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,440Median: $62,990Highest 10%: $124,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,440 | $26.17 | |
| 25th | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| Median | $62,990 | $30.28 | |
| 75th | $72,710 | $34.96 | |
| 90th | $124,600 | $59.91 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $30.28 ($62,990 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in New York than the national average?
No: $62,990 against $66,800 nationally, 6% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,070, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for surgical assistant pay?
52 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,600 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.