Surgical Assistants Salary in Minnesota

Surgical assistants in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $82,110 a year) and the least in Rochester ($77,200), across the 3 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical assistants average at $80,990 and the median at $75,950 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,710.

Surgical Assistants average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$82,110
Duluth$80,980
Rochester$77,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$82,110	$75,950	$67,080	$62,534	105
Duluth	$80,980	$75,470	$68,920	$61,816	89
Rochester	$77,200	$76,880	$65,360	$59,414	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Assistants salary in other states

Surgical Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-9093.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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