How much does a surgical assistant make in Oregon?
$80,450a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Oregon. That is $38.68 an hour or $6,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.68
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,960Median: $80,450Highest 10%: $127,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,960 | $29.79 | |
| 25th | $72,640 | $34.92 | |
| Median | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 75th | $108,700 | $52.26 | |
| 90th | $127,000 | $61.06 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $86,890 |
| Salem, OR | $75,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 6. South Carolina | $85,580 |
| 7. Kentucky | $84,600 |
| 8. Tennessee | $81,640 |
| 9. Oregon | $80,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $80,210 |
| 11. Virginia | $78,910 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $78,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $38.68 ($80,450 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $80,450 against $66,800 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Oregon rank for surgical assistant pay?
Oregon ranks 9 of 44 states.
Which city in Oregon pays surgical assistants the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $86,890 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.