How much does a surgical assistant make in South Carolina?
$85,580a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in South Carolina. That is $41.14 an hour or $7,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.14
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,510Median: $85,580Highest 10%: $133,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,510 | $19.48 | |
| 25th | $50,630 | $24.34 | |
| Median | $85,580 | $41.14 | |
| 75th | $108,200 | $52.02 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.13 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Florence, SC | $133,400 |
| Greenville, SC | $80,800 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $78,980 |
| Charleston, SC | $58,710 |
| Charlotte, NC | $52,890 |
| Columbia, SC | $48,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 3. Colorado | $107,400 |
| 4. Nevada | $100,800 |
| 5. New Jersey | $90,710 |
| 6. South Carolina | $85,580 |
| 7. Kentucky | $84,600 |
| 8. Tennessee | $81,640 |
| 9. Oregon | $80,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $41.14 ($85,580 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $85,580 against $66,800 nationally, 28% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for surgical assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 6 of 44 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays surgical assistants the most?
Florence, SC, with a median of $133,400 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.