How much does a surgical assistant make in Rhode Island?
$61,900a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Rhode Island. That is $29.76 an hour or $5,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.76
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,900Median: $61,900Highest 10%: $97,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| 25th | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| Median | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| 75th | $67,440 | $32.42 | |
| 90th | $97,180 | $46.72 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $56,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 21. Florida | $62,550 |
| 22. California | $62,540 |
| 23. New Mexico | $62,010 |
| 24. Rhode Island | $61,900 |
| 25. Alaska | $61,210 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $60,550 |
| 27. New York | $60,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $29.76 ($61,900 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $61,900 against $66,800 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for surgical assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 24 of 44 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays surgical assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $56,160 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.