Surgical Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
Surgical Assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median of $60,550 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,080; the top 10% earn over $107,750. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
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Surgical Assistants pay in Pennsylvania
How much do surgical assistants make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $60,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,080 and the top 10% earn over $107,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 44 (−9% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.