How much does a surgical assistant make in Pittsburgh?
$50,410a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $24.24 an hour or $4,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.24
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 89
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,410Median: $50,410Highest 10%: $76,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,410 | $16.54 | |
| 25th | $44,380 | $21.34 | |
| Median | $50,410 | $24.24 | |
| 75th | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $76,880 | $36.96 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,080 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $235,200 |
| Dentist | $230,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Pediatrician | $208,100 |
| Physician | $187,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $24.24 ($50,410 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $50,410 against $66,800 nationally, 25% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $60,550, so Pittsburgh pays 17% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for surgical assistant pay?
72 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,880 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.