How much does a surgical assistant make in Tennessee?
$81,640a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Tennessee. That is $39.25 an hour or $6,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.25
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,370Median: $81,640Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,370 | $28.54 | |
| 25th | $73,000 | $35.10 | |
| Median | $81,640 | $39.25 | |
| 75th | $96,720 | $46.50 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.21 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $87,080 |
| Memphis, TN | $80,740 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $77,570 |
| Kingsport, TN | $65,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 5. New Jersey | $90,710 |
| 6. South Carolina | $85,580 |
| 7. Kentucky | $84,600 |
| 8. Tennessee | $81,640 |
| 9. Oregon | $80,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $80,210 |
| 11. Virginia | $78,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $39.25 ($81,640 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $81,640 against $66,800 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for surgical assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 8 of 44 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays surgical assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $87,080 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.