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Surgical Assistants Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Surgical Assistants make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,460
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.1% vs 2024
$56,260
Mean Salary
$56,460
Median Salary
$27.14
Hourly Rate
Surgical Assistants salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Surgical Assistants in Idaho earn a median salary of $56,460 per year ($4,705/month).
This is 16.7% below the national average of $67,783.
Idaho ranks #32 out of 44 states for Surgical Assistants pay.
Salaries increased by 2.1% 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 Idaho range from $43,000 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,690 and $60,240.
Median $56,460
P10: $43,000P25: $51,690P75: $60,240P90: $63,990
10th
$43,000
25th
$51,690
Median
$56,460
75th
$60,240
90th
$63,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,000
$20.67
$3,583
25th Percentile
$51,690
$24.85
$4,307
Median (50th)
$56,460
$27.14
$4,705
75th Percentile
$60,240
$28.96
$5,020
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,990
$30.76
$5,332
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,260 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Surgical Assistants in Idaho is $56,460 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,260.
What is the salary range for a Surgical Assistants in Idaho?
Salaries for Surgical Assistants in Idaho range from $43,000 at the 10th percentile to $63,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,690 and $60,240.
What is the starting salary for a Surgical Assistants in Idaho?
Entry-level Surgical Assistants positions in Idaho typically start around $43,000 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,690 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Idaho is approximately $27.14 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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