How much does a surgical assistant make in Richmond?
$51,030a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.53
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,030Median: $51,030Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 25th | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| Median | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.10 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $51.02 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $99,530 |
| Washington, DC | $60,410 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $24.53 ($51,030 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $51,030 against $66,800 nationally, 24% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $78,910, so Richmond pays 35% less.
Where does Richmond rank for surgical assistant pay?
68 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,100 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.