Surgical Assistants pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $31,630 or more. The middle half of surgical assistants in San Juan earn between $30,160 and $31,630.
- $22K10th
- $30K25th
- $30KMedian
- $32K75th
- $32K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,390 | $2,449 | $14.13 |
| Median | $30,160 | $2,513 | $14.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,160 | $2,513 | $14.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $31,630 | $2,636 | $15.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Assistants pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Surgical assistants in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($28,560) and 60% less than the U.S. average ($72,710). At the median the gap is -55% against the U.S. median of $66,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $29,390 | $30,160 | $21,840 | $31,630 | 80 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,560 | $30,160 | $21,840 | $31,630 | 90 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for surgical assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$83,700
- Orlando, FL$84,110
- Sarasota, FL$64,050
- Deltona, FL$84,800
- Tampa, FL$65,630
- Ocala, FL$62,690
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 San Juan: questions
How much do surgical assistants make an hour in San Juan?
$14.13 an hour on average, and $14.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical assistants salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do surgical assistants earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 60% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.2%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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