Surgical Assistants Salary in Arizona
Surgical Assistants in Arizona earn a median of $111,170 a year, +66% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +66% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,100; the top 10% earn over $164,090. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Arizona
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Surgical Assistants pay in Arizona
How much do surgical assistants make in Arizona?
The median is $111,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,100 and the top 10% earn over $164,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 44 (+66% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.