Surgical Assistants Salary in Maryland
Surgical Assistants in Maryland earn a median of $58,130 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,310; the top 10% earn over $112,540. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Maryland
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Surgical Assistants pay in Maryland
How much do surgical assistants make in Maryland?
The median is $58,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,310 and the top 10% earn over $112,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 44 (−13% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.