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Surgical Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Surgical Assistants make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,430
Median Annual Salary
▼
-8.8% vs 2024
$55,190
Mean Salary
$56,430
Median Salary
$27.13
Hourly Rate
Surgical Assistants salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $56,430 per year ($4,702/month).
This is 16.7% below the national average of $67,783.
Massachusetts ranks #33 out of 44 states for Surgical Assistants pay.
Salaries decreased by 8.8% 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)
Salary Range: Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts
Salaries for Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts range from $36,340 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,060 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,650 and $58,370.
Median $56,430
P10: $36,340P25: $51,650P75: $58,370P90: $62,060
10th
$36,340
25th
$51,650
Median
$56,430
75th
$58,370
90th
$62,060
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,340
$17.47
$3,028
25th Percentile
$51,650
$24.83
$4,304
Median (50th)
$56,430
$27.13
$4,702
75th Percentile
$58,370
$28.06
$4,864
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,060
$29.84
$5,171
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,190 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Surgical Assistants make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts is $56,430 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,190.
What is the salary range for a Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts range from $36,340 at the 10th percentile to $62,060 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,650 and $58,370.
What is the starting salary for a Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Surgical Assistants positions in Massachusetts typically start around $36,340 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,650 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Massachusetts is approximately $27.13 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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