How much does a surgical assistant make in Phoenix?
$161,700a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $77.75 an hour or $13,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.75
- Vs. national median
- +142%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 89
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,180Median: $161,700Highest 10%: $166,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,180 | $37.59 | |
| 25th | $112,700 | $54.17 | |
| Median | $161,700 | $77.75 | |
| 75th | $166,900 | $80.22 | |
| 90th | $166,900 | $80.22 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $77.75 ($161,700 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $161,700 against $66,800 nationally, 142% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $111,200, so Phoenix pays 45% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for surgical assistant pay?
1 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,900 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.