Surgical Assistants Salary in District of Columbia
Surgical Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $123,390 a year, +85% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $123,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +85% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,030; the top 10% earn over $145,780. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Surgical Assistants pay in District of Columbia
How much do surgical assistants make in District of Columbia?
The median is $123,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,030 and the top 10% earn over $145,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 44 (+85% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.