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Surgical Assistants Salary in Tennessee

The median pay for a surgical assistants in Tennessee is $78,330/year ($37.66/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $108K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$78K
Median annual
$37.66/hr
Hourly rate
$43K
Entry level (10th %)
$108K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $78K get you in Tennessee?

Take-home$5,291/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,274/mo
Rent burden24.1%
COL-adjusted salary$78,330/yr
After rent$4,017/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee

Bar chart showing Surgical Assistants salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $43,400, 25th percentile $54,090, median $78,330, 75th percentile $96,650, 90th percentile $107,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$43K25th$54KMedian$78K75th$97K90th$108K
Bar chart showing Surgical Assistants salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $43,400, 25th percentile $54,090, median $78,330, 75th percentile $96,650, 90th percentile $107,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level surgical assistants (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K.Top earners bring in $108K or more - a $64K spread from bottom to top.

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Surgical Assistants pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Nevada$110K+82%N/A
Arizona$108K+78%N/A
District of Columbia$105K+74%110
Minnesota$100K+66%180
South Carolina$98K+63%520
Kentucky$82K+36%360
Tennessee$78K+30%1,010
Texas$77K+27%2,770
New Hampshire$75K+24%210
New Jersey$74K+22%190
Wisconsin$72K+19%630
Washington$69K+15%120
Montana$65K+7%100
Pennsylvania$65K+7%500
Illinois$62K+3%1,220

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Frequently asked questions

How much do surgical assistants make in Tennessee?

The median is $78,330 a year - that works out to about $37.66 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,400, and experienced surgical assistants can clear $107,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $78K enough to live in Tennessee?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,291/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,274/month (median of metro areas), which eats 24.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a surgical assistants salary go in Tennessee?

Tennessee 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 $78,330 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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