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Surgical Assistants average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $88,140 | $93,380 | $60,850 | $70,836 | 98 |
| El Paso | $86,000 | $94,730 | $81,520 | $69,331 | 90 |
| Dallas | $85,960 | $87,080 | $55,910 | $69,303 | 103 |
| Lubbock | $83,980 | $74,880 | $38,210 | $67,910 | 91 |
| San Antonio | $75,230 | $79,110 | $50,830 | $61,754 | 95 |
| Amarillo | $72,690 | $79,820 | $58,420 | $59,967 | 92 |
| McAllen | $69,390 | $77,980 | $49,890 | $57,646 | 86 |
| Houston | $65,800 | $62,990 | $36,750 | $55,050 | 99 |
| Midland | $52,710 | $47,130 | $36,850 | $44,532 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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