Surgical Assistant Salary in Michigan
Median annual pay in Michigan
$56,430
$27.13/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Michigan
$58,649
Regional Price Parity: 96.217 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($66,800): −$10,370 (−15.5%)
Michigan is tied for 33rd with 1 other state by median pay, out of 44, and 31st of 44 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,460 | $18.01 |
| 25th percentile | $37,960 | $18.25 |
| Median | $56,430 | $27.13 |
| 75th percentile | $81,110 | $39.00 |
| 90th percentile | $89,130 | $42.85 |
Employment
- Employment in Michigan
- 560
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Michigan
- $56,430
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $66,800
- Difference
- −$10,370 (−15.5%)
Cost of living
$56,430 ÷ 96.217 × 100 = $58,649
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | ||
| 32nd | $56,460 | $59,124 29th |
| Massachusetts | ||
| 33rd | $56,430 | $53,358 39th |
| Michigan This page | ||
| 33rd | $56,430 | $58,649 31st |
| Hawaii | ||
| 35th | $54,190 | $49,286 41st |
| Nebraska | ||
| 36th | $53,190 | $59,032 30th |
Places with the same median share a rank and are listed alphabetically.
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Surgical Technologist salary in Michigan
$63,320/year Michigan
- Physician Assistant salary in Michigan
$131,510/year Michigan
- Paramedic salary in Michigan
$52,080/year Michigan
- Emergency Medical Technician salary in Michigan
$39,870/year Michigan
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Michigan
$80,650/year Michigan
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Michigan
$79,850/year Michigan
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +6.1%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Surgical Assistant salary in nearby places
- Surgical Assistant salary in Illinois
$80,210/year Illinois
- Surgical Assistant salary in Indiana
$56,620/year Indiana
- Surgical Assistant salary in Minnesota
$75,950/year Minnesota
- Surgical Assistant salary in Ohio
$77,450/year Ohio
- Surgical Assistant salary in Wisconsin
$78,030/year Wisconsin
- Surgical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$66,800/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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