Surgical Assistants Salary in Wisconsin
Surgical Assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $78,030 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,460; the top 10% earn over $99,950. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
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Surgical Assistants pay in Wisconsin
How much do surgical assistants make in Wisconsin?
The median is $78,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,460 and the top 10% earn over $99,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 44 (+17% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.