Surgical Assistants pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,860 or more. The middle half of surgical assistants in Detroit earn between $37,760 and $66,890.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $49KMedian
- $67K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,230 | $4,519 | $26.07 |
| Median | $48,570 | $4,048 | $23.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,760 | $3,147 | $18.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,890 | $5,574 | $32.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Assistants pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Surgical assistants in Detroit earn 11% less than the Michigan average ($61,240) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($72,710). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $66,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $54,230 | $48,570 | $37,460 | $83,860 | 350 |
| Michigan | $61,240 | $56,430 | $37,460 | $89,130 | 560 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $54,230, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $42,533 a year, or $3,544 a month and $1,636 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for surgical assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $54,230 buys what about $54,069 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Cleveland, OH$68,250
- Akron, OH$65,020
- Fort Wayne, IN$70,210
- Canton, OH$95,030
- Columbus, OH$62,280
- Dayton, OH$81,650
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 Detroit: questions
How much do surgical assistants make an hour in Detroit?
$26.07 an hour on average, and $23.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical assistants salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical assistants take-home pay in Detroit?
About $42,533 a year ($3,544 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,230. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do surgical assistants earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.30, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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