Surgical Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Surgical Assistants in North Carolina earn a median of $59,920 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,700; the top 10% earn over $74,900. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Surgical Assistants pay in North Carolina
How much do surgical assistants make in North Carolina?
The median is $59,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,700 and the top 10% earn over $74,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 44 (−10% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.