Surgical Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median of $56,430 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,340; the top 10% earn over $62,060. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Massachusetts
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- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$107,480 median in Massachusetts
- Critical Care Nurses$104,550 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Surgical Assistants pay in Massachusetts
How much do surgical assistants make in Massachusetts?
The median is $56,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,340 and the top 10% earn over $62,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 44 (−16% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.