Surgical Assistants Salary in West Virginia

Surgical assistants in West Virginia earn the most in Huntington (average $63,530 a year) and the least in Parkersburg ($52,370), across the 2 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical assistants average at $60,120 and the median at $50,870 for 280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,710.

Surgical Assistants average salary by city in West Virginia

Huntington$63,530
Parkersburg$52,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Huntington	$63,530	$63,740	$50,810	$51,206	88
Parkersburg	$52,370	$48,120	$47,970	$42,715	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 West Virginia

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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