Surgical Assistants Salary in Virginia

Surgical assistants in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $93,890 a year) and the least in Richmond ($72,600), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical assistants average at $82,280 and the median at $78,910 for 1,000 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,710.

Surgical Assistants average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$93,890
Richmond$72,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$93,890	$99,530	$73,210	$70,297	98
Richmond	$72,600	$51,030	$51,030	$56,544	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Assistants salary in other states

Surgical Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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