Surgical Assistants Salary in New Jersey
Surgical Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $90,710 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +36% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,770; the top 10% earn over $146,780. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near New Jersey
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Surgical Assistants pay in New Jersey
How much do surgical assistants make in New Jersey?
The median is $90,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,770 and the top 10% earn over $146,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 44 (+36% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.