How much does a surgical assistant make in St. Louis?
$74,080a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $35.62 an hour or $6,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.62
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,100Median: $74,080Highest 10%: $105,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| Median | $74,080 | $35.62 | |
| 75th | $85,020 | $40.88 | |
| 90th | $105,700 | $50.83 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Springfield, MO | $37,540 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $35.62 ($74,080 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $74,080 against $66,800 nationally, 11% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $49,400, so St. Louis pays 50% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for surgical assistant pay?
38 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,700 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.