How much does a surgical assistant make in Texas?
$64,930a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Texas. That is $31.22 an hour or $5,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.22
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,750Median: $64,930Highest 10%: $102,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| Median | $64,930 | $31.22 | |
| 75th | $94,730 | $45.54 | |
| 90th | $102,900 | $49.47 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| El Paso, TX | $94,730 |
| Austin, TX | $93,380 |
| Dallas, TX | $87,080 |
| Amarillo, TX | $79,820 |
| San Antonio, TX | $79,110 |
| McAllen, TX | $77,980 |
| Lubbock, TX | $74,880 |
| Houston, TX | $62,990 |
| Midland, TX | $47,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 17. Montana | $67,370 |
| 18. Iowa | $66,030 |
| 19. Washington | $65,440 |
| 20. Texas | $64,930 |
| 21. Florida | $62,550 |
| 22. California | $62,540 |
| 23. New Mexico | $62,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.22 ($64,930 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $64,930 against $66,800 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for surgical assistant pay?
Texas ranks 20 of 44 states.
Which city in Texas pays surgical assistants the most?
El Paso, TX, with a median of $94,730 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.