Surgical Assistants Salary in Alabama
Surgical Assistants in Alabama earn a median of $41,710 a year, −38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −38% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,280; the top 10% earn over $47,460. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
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Surgical Assistants pay in Alabama
How much do surgical assistants make in Alabama?
The median is $41,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,280 and the top 10% earn over $47,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 44 (−38% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.