How much does a surgical assistant make in Providence?
$56,160a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $27.00 an hour or $4,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.00
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,750Median: $56,160Highest 10%: $84,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 25th | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| Median | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| 75th | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| 90th | $84,500 | $40.63 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $27.00 ($56,160 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $56,160 against $66,800 nationally, 16% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $61,900, so Providence pays 9% less.
Where does Providence rank for surgical assistant pay?
61 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,500 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.