How much does a surgical assistant make in Springfield?
$37,540a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $18.05 an hour or $3,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.05
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,670Median: $37,540Highest 10%: $94,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,670 | $15.71 | |
| 25th | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| Median | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| 75th | $56,460 | $27.14 | |
| 90th | $94,690 | $45.52 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| St. Louis, MO | $74,080 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $869,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $354,800 |
| Physician | $300,000 |
| Dentist | $214,100 |
| Optometrist | $138,200 |
| Pharmacist | $135,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $129,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,600 |
| Veterinarian | $102,700 |
| Physical Therapist | $97,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $18.05 ($37,540 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $37,540 against $66,800 nationally, 44% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $49,400, so Springfield pays 24% less.
Where does Springfield rank for surgical assistant pay?
88 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,690 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.