Surgical Assistants Salary in Virginia
Surgical Assistants in Virginia earn a median of $78,910 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,760; the top 10% earn over $127,140. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Virginia
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Surgical Assistants pay in Virginia
How much do surgical assistants make in Virginia?
The median is $78,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,760 and the top 10% earn over $127,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 44 (+18% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.