How much does a surgical assistant make in Washington?
$65,440a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Washington. That is $31.46 an hour or $5,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.46
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,740Median: $65,440Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| 25th | $53,460 | $25.70 | |
| Median | $65,440 | $31.46 | |
| 75th | $86,890 | $41.77 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.33 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $86,890 |
| Seattle, WA | $80,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 16. Connecticut | $67,580 |
| 17. Montana | $67,370 |
| 18. Iowa | $66,030 |
| 19. Washington | $65,440 |
| 20. Texas | $64,930 |
| 21. Florida | $62,550 |
| 22. California | $62,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $31.46 ($65,440 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $65,440 against $66,800 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Washington rank for surgical assistant pay?
Washington ranks 19 of 44 states.
Which city in Washington pays surgical assistants the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $86,890 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.