Surgical Assistants Salary in New York
Surgical Assistants in New York earn a median of $60,070 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,900; the top 10% earn over $94,230. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near New York
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Surgical Assistants pay in New York
How much do surgical assistants make in New York?
The median is $60,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,900 and the top 10% earn over $94,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 44 (−10% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.