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Surgical Assistants Salary in Washington
Surgical Assistants in Washington earn a median $65,440 a year, 2% below the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $65,440 a year
- U.S. median
- $66,800 a year
- Employment
- 100
- Location quotient
- 0.20
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $65,440 · $31.46 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $71,820 · $34.53 an hour (estimate error ±4.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $41,740 · $20.07 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $53,460 · $25.70 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $86,890 · $41.78 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $102,600 · $49.33 an hour
- Employment
- 100 (estimate error ±13.9%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.03
- Location quotient
- 0.20 (1.00 = national share)
Surgical Assistants pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $86,890 | 120 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,550 | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do surgical assistants make in Washington?
- The median wage for surgical assistants in Washington is $65,440 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 100 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do surgical assistants earn the most?
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $86,890 a year.