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Surgical Assistants Salary in Idaho

The median pay for a surgical assistants in Idaho is $55,310/year ($26.59/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Idaho. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$55K
Median annual
$26.59/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$65K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $55K get you in Idaho?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,695/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,136/mo
Rent as % of take-home30.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$58,916/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,559/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Idaho

Bar chart showing Surgical Assistants salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $40,170, 25th percentile $49,920, median $55,310, 75th percentile $61,740, 90th percentile $64,700. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$50KMedian$55K75th$62K90th$65K
Bar chart showing Surgical Assistants salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $40,170, 25th percentile $49,920, median $55,310, 75th percentile $61,740, 90th percentile $64,700. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level surgical assistants (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $65K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do surgical assistants make in Idaho?

The median is $55,310 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,170, and experienced surgical assistants can clear $64,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $55K enough to live in Idaho?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,695/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 30.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a surgical assistants salary go in Idaho?

Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median surgical assistants salary is worth about $58,916 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do surgical assistants get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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