How much does a surgical assistant make in North Carolina?
$59,920a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in North Carolina. That is $28.81 an hour or $4,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.81
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,700Median: $59,920Highest 10%: $74,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| 25th | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| Median | $59,920 | $28.81 | |
| 75th | $67,210 | $32.31 | |
| 90th | $74,900 | $36.01 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $99,530 |
| Raleigh, NC | $67,210 |
| Greensboro, NC | $59,920 |
| Charlotte, NC | $52,890 |
| Greenville, NC | $40,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 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 |
| 31. Indiana | $56,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $28.81 ($59,920 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $59,920 against $66,800 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for surgical assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 28 of 44 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays surgical assistants the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $99,530 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.