How much does a surgical assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$60,550a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,080Median: $60,550Highest 10%: $107,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,080 | $20.71 | |
| 25th | $50,410 | $24.24 | |
| Median | $60,550 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $83,570 | $40.18 | |
| 90th | $107,800 | $51.80 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 23. New Mexico | $62,010 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.11 ($60,550 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $60,550 against $66,800 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for surgical assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 44 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.