Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Surgical Assistants

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$123,390
  2. 2Arizona$111,170
  3. 3Colorado$107,440
  4. 4Nevada$100,820
  5. 5New Jersey$90,710
  6. 6South Carolina$85,580
  7. 7Kentucky$84,600
  8. 8Tennessee$81,640
  9. 9Oregon$80,450
  10. 10Illinois$80,210
  11. 11Virginia$78,910
  12. 12Wisconsin$78,030
  13. 13New Hampshire$77,670
  14. 14Ohio$77,450
  15. 15Minnesota$75,950