How much does a surgical assistant make in Seattle?
$80,550a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.73 an hour or $6,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.73
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,580Median: $80,550Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,580 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $67,060 | $32.24 | |
| Median | $80,550 | $38.73 | |
| 75th | $94,940 | $45.64 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.33 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Portland, OR | $86,890 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.73 ($80,550 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $80,550 against $66,800 nationally, 21% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $65,440, so Seattle pays 23% more.
Where does Seattle rank for surgical assistant pay?
20 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 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.