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Surgical Assistants Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Surgical Assistants make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$111,170
Median Annual Salary
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+3.4% vs 2024
$101,840
Mean Salary
$111,170
Median Salary
$53.45
Hourly Rate
Surgical Assistants salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Surgical Assistants in Arizona earn a median salary of $111,170 per year ($9,264/month).
This is 64.0% above the national average of $67,783.
Arizona ranks #2 out of 44 states for Surgical Assistants pay.
Salaries increased by 3.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Surgical Assistants
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.62
Monitoring
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.22
Customer and Personal Service
3.97
English Language
3.59
Biology
3.38
Education and Training
3.36
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(25.0% of workers)
Salaries for Surgical Assistants in Arizona range from $48,100 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $164,090 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,590 and $132,730.
The median annual salary for Surgical Assistants in Arizona is $111,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $101,840.
What is the salary range for a Surgical Assistants in Arizona?
Salaries for Surgical Assistants in Arizona range from $48,100 at the 10th percentile to $164,090 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,590 and $132,730.
What is the starting salary for a Surgical Assistants in Arizona?
Entry-level Surgical Assistants positions in Arizona typically start around $48,100 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,590 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Arizona is approximately $53.45 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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