Surgical Assistants Salary in Rhode Island
Surgical Assistants in Rhode Island earn a median of $61,900 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,900; the top 10% earn over $97,180. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Rhode Island
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Surgical Assistants pay in Rhode Island
How much do surgical assistants make in Rhode Island?
The median is $61,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,900 and the top 10% earn over $97,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 44 (−7% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.