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Surgical Assistants Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Surgical Assistants make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$107,440
Median Annual Salary
$106,660
Mean Salary
$107,440
Median Salary
$51.65
Hourly Rate
Surgical Assistants salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Surgical Assistants in Colorado earn a median salary of $107,440 per year ($8,953/month).
This is 58.5% above the national average of $67,783.
Colorado ranks #3 out of 44 states for Surgical Assistants pay.
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 Colorado range from $76,330 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $125,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $104,820 and $125,260.
The median annual salary for Surgical Assistants in Colorado is $107,440 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $106,660.
What is the salary range for a Surgical Assistants in Colorado?
Salaries for Surgical Assistants in Colorado range from $76,330 at the 10th percentile to $125,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $104,820 and $125,260.
What is the starting salary for a Surgical Assistants in Colorado?
Entry-level Surgical Assistants positions in Colorado typically start around $76,330 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $104,820 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Colorado is approximately $51.65 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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