Surgical assistants and technologists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Surgical assistants and technologists in the United States earn a median salary of $62,480 per year — about $30 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 141K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of +5%.
Median Salary
$62,480
~$30/hr · ~$5,207/mo
US Jobs
141K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation is highly physical, requiring manual dexterity, sterile technique, and real-time presence in an operating room. While AI and robotics can assist with surgical precision or inventory management, the role remains centered on hands-on patient care and physical equipment handling that cannot be digitized.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,207/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)