Surgical Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Surgical Assistants in South Carolina earn a median of $85,580 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,510; the top 10% earn over $133,380. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
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Surgical Assistants pay in South Carolina
How much do surgical assistants make in South Carolina?
The median is $85,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,510 and the top 10% earn over $133,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 44 (+28% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.