How much does a surgical assistant make in Portland?
$86,890a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $41.77 an hour or $7,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.77
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,430Median: $86,890Highest 10%: $141,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| 25th | $72,770 | $34.99 | |
| Median | $86,890 | $41.77 | |
| 75th | $116,300 | $55.91 | |
| 90th | $141,400 | $67.98 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $41.77 ($86,890 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $86,890 against $66,800 nationally, 30% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $80,450, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for surgical assistant pay?
13 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,400 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.