Surgical Assistants Salary in Florida
Surgical Assistants in Florida earn a median of $62,550 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,100; the top 10% earn over $130,030. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Florida
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Surgical Assistants pay in Florida
How much do surgical assistants make in Florida?
The median is $62,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,100 and the top 10% earn over $130,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 44 (−6% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.