How much does a surgical assistant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.04 an hour or $5,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.04
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| 25th | $58,130 | $27.95 | |
| Median | $60,410 | $29.04 | |
| 75th | $109,800 | $52.77 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.13 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.04 ($60,410 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $60,410 against $66,800 nationally, 10% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $123,400, so Washington pays 51% less.
Where does Washington rank for surgical assistant pay?
56 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,400 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.