Surgical Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Surgical Assistants in Tennessee earn a median of $81,640 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,370; the top 10% earn over $102,350. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
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Surgical Assistants pay in Tennessee
How much do surgical assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $81,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,370 and the top 10% earn over $102,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 44 (+22% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.