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Surgical Assistants Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Surgical Assistants make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,930
Median Annual Salary
▼
-15.1% vs 2024
$70,810
Mean Salary
$64,930
Median Salary
$31.22
Hourly Rate
2,840 people work as Surgical Assistants in Texas
Surgical Assistants salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Surgical Assistants in Texas earn a median salary of $64,930 per year ($5,410/month).
This is 4.2% below the national average of $67,783.
Texas ranks #20 out of 44 states for Surgical Assistants pay.
Approximately 2,840 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries decreased by 15.1% 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 Texas range from $36,750 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $102,890 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,370 and $94,730.
Median $64,930
P10: $36,750P25: $43,370P75: $94,730P90: $102,890
10th
$36,750
25th
$43,370
Median
$64,930
75th
$94,730
90th
$102,890
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,750
$17.67
$3,062
25th Percentile
$43,370
$20.85
$3,614
Median (50th)
$64,930
$31.22
$5,410
75th Percentile
$94,730
$45.54
$7,894
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$102,890
$49.47
$8,574
Note: The mean (average) salary of $70,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Surgical Assistants in Texas is $64,930 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $70,810.
What is the salary range for a Surgical Assistants in Texas?
Salaries for Surgical Assistants in Texas range from $36,750 at the 10th percentile to $102,890 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,370 and $94,730.
What is the starting salary for a Surgical Assistants in Texas?
Entry-level Surgical Assistants positions in Texas typically start around $36,750 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Surgical Assistants in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,840 people are employed as Surgical Assistants in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Surgical Assistants in Texas is approximately $31.22 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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