Surgical Assistants pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,580 or more. The middle half of surgical assistants in Raleigh earn between $67,210 and $67,210.
- $52K10th
- $67K25th
- $67KMedian
- $67K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,340 | $5,612 | $32.38 |
| Median | $67,210 | $5,601 | $32.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,210 | $5,601 | $32.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,210 | $5,601 | $32.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Assistants pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Surgical assistants in Raleigh earn 17% more than the North Carolina average ($57,690) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($72,710). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $66,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $67,340 | $67,210 | $51,640 | $78,580 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $57,690 | $59,920 | $39,700 | $74,900 | 670 |
| United States | $72,710 | $66,800 | $39,690 | $107,610 | 22,270 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Surgical Assistants salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $67,340, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $54,026 a year, or $4,502 a month and $2,078 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for surgical assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $67,340 buys what about $68,604 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Assistants salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Raleigh$67,340
- Charlotte$55,550
- Greensboro$52,240
- Greenville$51,290
Highest-paying cities for surgical assistants
Phoenix, AZ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($141,940).
- Phoenix, AZ$141,940
- Lexington, KY$115,640
- Florence, SC$115,420
- Boulder, CO$101,340
- Cincinnati, OH$98,860
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Surgical Assistants salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do surgical assistants make an hour in Raleigh?
$32.37 an hour on average, and $32.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical assistants salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical assistants take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $54,026 a year ($4,502 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,340.
Do surgical assistants earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,710).
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; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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