Surgical Assistants pay range in Greensboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,920 or more. The middle half of surgical assistants in Greensboro earn between $49,520 and $59,920.
- $32K10th
- $50K25th
- $60KMedian
- $60K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,240 | $4,353 | $25.12 |
| Median | $59,920 | $4,993 | $28.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,520 | $4,127 | $23.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,920 | $4,993 | $28.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Assistants pay in Greensboro vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Surgical assistants in Greensboro earn 9% less than the North Carolina average ($57,690) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($72,710). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $66,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | $52,240 | $59,920 | $32,290 | $59,920 | 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 Greensboro
On the average salary of $52,240, a single filer in Greensboro takes home about $42,579 a year, or $3,548 a month and $1,638 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Greensboro a good place for surgical assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greensboro area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $52,240 buys what about $56,254 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Greensboro ($46,570). A typical home costs $266,370, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Assistants salary in other North Carolina cities
Greensboro ranks 3rd of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($67,340).
- 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 Greensboro: questions
How much do surgical assistants make an hour in Greensboro?
$25.11 an hour on average, and $28.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical assistants salary in Greensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical assistants take-home pay in Greensboro?
About $42,579 a year ($3,548 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,240.
Do surgical assistants earn more in Greensboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC (24660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.3%.
- 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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