How much does a surgical assistant make in Wisconsin?
$78,030a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Wisconsin. That is $37.51 an hour or $6,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.51
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,460Median: $78,030Highest 10%: $99,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $61,760 | $29.69 | |
| Median | $78,030 | $37.51 | |
| 75th | $95,730 | $46.02 | |
| 90th | $99,950 | $48.05 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $81,690 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,950 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,470 |
| Madison, WI | $73,200 |
| Appleton, WI | $66,480 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $66,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 9. Oregon | $80,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $80,210 |
| 11. Virginia | $78,910 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $78,030 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $77,670 |
| 14. Ohio | $77,450 |
| 15. Minnesota | $75,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.51 ($78,030 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $78,030 against $66,800 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for surgical assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 12 of 44 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays surgical assistants the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $81,690 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.