Surgical Assistants Salary in Washington
Surgical Assistants in Washington earn a median of $65,440 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,740; the top 10% earn over $102,600. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Washington
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Surgical Assistants pay in Washington
How much do surgical assistants make in Washington?
The median is $65,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,740 and the top 10% earn over $102,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 44 (−2% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.